Alan Bennett Email & Phone Number

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Responsible for: Design and Execution of Go-to-Market Strategy for Luxury Fine Fragrances, Make-Up and Skincare. Key markets: US / UK / Italy / Russia / UAE / HK / KOR / China / Duty Free Channel• Vision and Action Plan built on Shopper Based understanding and linked to Key Business Drivers delivering new to the world concepts and business results double digit growth ahead of Global Category performance• Spearheaded Luxury Instore Vision for Gucci Beauty to improve overall… Show more Responsible for: Design and Execution of Go-to-Market Strategy for Luxury Fine Fragrances, Make-Up and Skincare. Key markets: US / UK / Italy / Russia / UAE / HK / KOR / China / Duty Free Channel• Vision and Action Plan built on Shopper Based understanding and linked to Key Business Drivers delivering new to the world concepts and business results double digit growth ahead of Global Category performance• Spearheaded Luxury Instore Vision for Gucci Beauty to improve overall instore execution and shopping experience resulting in 30% increase in retail selling space• Partnered with GUCCI Fashion House License team on Co-Marketing Process Improvement delivering reduced costs and time to market while improving efficiency and in-market execution. Process improvements shared on other businesses. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Responsible for: Design and execution of Go-to-Market Strategy for Luxury Fine Fragrance and Make-Up / Skincare.• Led the Dolce & Gabbana Make-Up Expansion Planning, Market Priorities and Business Improvement Opportunities resulting in the biggest launch of a Top 10 Fragrance House in the Cosmetics Category for 20 years• Established DG Make-Up as a Top 3 Player in key Global Flagship Stores within 6 months of launch• Developed and deployed Flagship & Image Door Action Plan, designed… Show more Responsible for: Design and execution of Go-to-Market Strategy for Luxury Fine Fragrance and Make-Up / Skincare.• Led the Dolce & Gabbana Make-Up Expansion Planning, Market Priorities and Business Improvement Opportunities resulting in the biggest launch of a Top 10 Fragrance House in the Cosmetics Category for 20 years• Established DG Make-Up as a Top 3 Player in key Global Flagship Stores within 6 months of launch• Developed and deployed Flagship & Image Door Action Plan, designed to elevate the instore presence to key Category benchmarks. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Responsible for building capabilities required to win in a luxury beauty retail environment; Focus on permanent displays and service• Luxury Instore Vision for P&G Luxury Licenses to deliver a best-in-Class shopping experience in Top 2000 stores Globally• Drove Permanent Visibility of our Luxury Power Brands in Flagships / Image Doors to grow Brand Equity • Installed almost 1000 Permanent Merchandising installations in Flagship and Image doors for DG & Gucci (new and… Show more Responsible for building capabilities required to win in a luxury beauty retail environment; Focus on permanent displays and service• Luxury Instore Vision for P&G Luxury Licenses to deliver a best-in-Class shopping experience in Top 2000 stores Globally• Drove Permanent Visibility of our Luxury Power Brands in Flagships / Image Doors to grow Brand Equity • Installed almost 1000 Permanent Merchandising installations in Flagship and Image doors for DG & Gucci (new and refurbished)• Responsible for Global Advocacy Capability on Fine Fragrance All Beauty Stylists trained to expected standard (10000 BC trained) Show less

Singapore

Responsible for the opening up of new markets and the subsequent penetration into key trade channels and development of the key business drivers by market / channel• Executed Olay Skincare whitespace markets of India / Vietnam / Indonesia / Philippines. Category Leadership in 3 months• Established Olay as the 1st major Beauty Brand in India via key distribution channels and intricate distribution analysis • Created new Beauty Organisations in key markets especially within… Show more Responsible for the opening up of new markets and the subsequent penetration into key trade channels and development of the key business drivers by market / channel• Executed Olay Skincare whitespace markets of India / Vietnam / Indonesia / Philippines. Category Leadership in 3 months• Established Olay as the 1st major Beauty Brand in India via key distribution channels and intricate distribution analysis • Created new Beauty Organisations in key markets especially within Consultancy and Service – created Olay India Beauty Consultant Organisation now one of the biggest in the world • Led Anti-Shrink effort for SE Asia resulting in Industry leading case studies and double digit shrink reduction improvements in Top Global Retailers; showcased at ECR Asia Conferences (2006 & 2007) Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Dundee, United Kingdom

Dundee, United Kingdom