David Altman

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OmniChannel Retail CEO | Online e-Commerce Digital Sales | Merchandising Marketing | Private Equity | CPG Board Director @ Vintage Luxe Up
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About David Altman

davidaltmanbrand@gmail.com310-528-5355OmniChannel consumer goods & specialty retail chief executive with a track record of delivering $4.5B in profitable sales growth launching and scaling lean start-ups inside Neiman Marcus, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Bloomingdale's and clients of MarketShare Advisors International. Recognized CPG expert that leverages innovation in digital and omnichannel brand marketing, merchandising, unique value propositions, cost optimization, and a vision-to-execution approach driving organic and acquisition based growth. Builder of global lifestyle consumer brands, categories, and partnerships. Demonstrated ability to build and scale high performance teams across functions and regions. Recognized contributor to OmniChannel thought leadership, industry conferences, and keynote addresses. A career rooted in agility, transformation, servant leadership and sustainable growth - with a track record of planning strategically, thinking analytically and providing creative solutions to unlock value.In-depth expertise across all channels of retail distribution, product categories and customer segments. Delivering sustainable growth through qualitative, quantitative, actionable digital-first strategies and investment in new media, digital commerce, relevance, sustainability and connectivity.Core Competencies:• OmniChannel Retail• E-Commerce • Sales• Merchandising• Business Development• Finance• CRM• Consumer Goods• Operations• Data Analytics• Account Management• Private Equity• P&L • Brand Management• Marketing Strategy• Social Media• Capital FundraisingContact me at 001-310-528-5355 or davidaltman@marketshareadvisors.com to discuss advisory services, speaking engagements, domestic and international Operating & Board of Director assignments.Accessories Merchandising, Marketing & SalesApparel Merchandising, Marketing & SalesBranded Consumer Packaged Goods Customer Relationship Management Direct Marketing & Online ecommerce RetailFinance P&L Home Furnishings Merchandising, Marketing & SalesLuxury Retail General ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsOmniChannel Customer Centric FocusOmniChannel Customer Acquisition & RetentionOmniChannel Direct Marketing LeadershipOmniChannel Growth Strategy ManagementOmniChannel Retail General ManagementOmniChannel Social MediaPersonal Care Merchandising, Marketing & SalesPrivate Equity EntrepreneurshipRetail Loyalty ProgramsRetail OmniChannel Merchandising, Marketing & SalesRetail Online eCommerce Merchandising

David Altman's Current Company Details
Vintage Luxe Up

Vintage Luxe Up

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OmniChannel Retail CEO | Online e-Commerce Digital Sales | Merchandising Marketing | Private Equity | CPG Board Director
David Altman Work Experience Details
  • Vintage Luxe Up
    Founder & Chief Executive Officer | Omnichannel E-Commerce Luxury Consumer Goods & Retail
    Vintage Luxe Up Apr 2020 - Present
    Founder and Chief Executive Officer of digital-first sustainable luxury brand committed to preserving Earth's scarce natural resources, providing local jobs and donating 10% of sales to COVID19 relief funds through the creation of one-of-a-kind fashion and home accessories upcycled from the world's finest collection of luxury vintage silk scarves.
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  • Marketshare Advisors International | Omnichannel E-Commerce Luxury Consumer Goods Retail M&A
    Chief Executive Officer | Omnichannel E-Commerce Luxury Consumer Goods Retail Private Equity M&A
    Marketshare Advisors International | Omnichannel E-Commerce Luxury Consumer Goods Retail M&A 2010 - Present
    New York, Ny, Us
    Lead all aspects of OmniChannel marketing advisory & private equity investment firm including sales, marketing programs, delivery, operations, creative design, strategic growth plans, capital raising and business development. Building strategic relationships with a focus on service delivery in qualitative, quantitative & actionable customer-first solutions and investment in OmniChannel marketing, new media and operational excellence. • OMNICHANNEL STRATEGIC GROWTH INVESTMENT ROADMAP to deliver $300MM in incremental revenue, transforming the company from South Asia’s leading brick & mortar hyper-mart to the pioneering OmniChannel retailer-of-choice.• PRIVATE EQUITY MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Business Development Partner raising approximately $200MM to acquire 4 privately held luxury consumer goods brands. • THOUGHT-LEADER & EXPERT MEDIA RESOURCE on global digital marketing, Storytelling & OmniChannel retail. Covered by Forbes, Women’s Wear Daily and featured speaker at High Point Home International Furnishings Market.• DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION for $100MM vertically integrated retailer, delivering 2x acceleration in topline growth, innovative training and implementation and programming of the Magento e-Commerce platform, customer retention, television scheduling and successful exit for founders with acquisition by $60B global conglomerate.• GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT as Go-to-Market Strategic Advisor to $300MM Chinese luxury e-Commerce leader on proactively bringing Western brand marketing programs to China.• NONPROFIT ENTREPRENEUR START-UP MENTORSHIP providing operating support & inspiring strategic partnerships facilitating over $50MM in investment.
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  • Ivest Private Equity | Private Equity Luxury Consumer Goods Capital Growth Strategy
    Operating & Strategy Partner | Private Equity Luxury Consumer Goods Capital Investment Strategy
    Ivest Private Equity | Private Equity Luxury Consumer Goods Capital Growth Strategy 2012 - 2013
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca
    We invest in private and publicly-traded companies. We acquire both majority and minority equity positions. Many of our investments are not announced which provides our partners with the added benefit of being perceived as independently owned entrepreneurial companies. We provide capital for various types of investments including: Internal growth and acquisitions. Full or partial liquidity for entrepreneurs, family members, or passive investors. Management buyouts. Corporate divestitures of 
subsidiaries, divisions and product lines. 
We only invest in branded consumer companies. Many other funds have no specialty or change focus over time. We have assembled substantial resources to support branded consumer companies across a range of channels and product categories. 

We partner with management in many ways to create value, offering management substantial analytic, strategic, financial and operating support to help implement fundamental improvements in sales, marketing, operations and financial controls. Investing in our businesses for growth, we provide capital for internal growth and to fund product, brand and business acquisitions.
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  • L Brands
    Svp General Manager, Bath & Body Works | Omnichannel E-Commerce Online Consumer Goods Digital Retail
    L Brands 2006 - 2009
    Columbus, Oh, Us
    Launched and scaled the fastest growing direct to consumer retail business at L Brands. Strategic & operational leader with full P&L budget responsibility for global beauty OmniChannel start-up. Decision making, brand management & leadership skills to achieve profitability in year 1 and grew to $135MM & 16% operating income by year 3. Scope included management & leadership of merchandising, marketing, operations, distribution, creative services, finance, technology & customer experience programs. 5 direct reports & downline hiring of 45 team members in multiple locations. • OMNICHANNEL RETAIL STRATEGY delivered 112% lift in OmniChannel customer base increasing customer satisfaction levels & revenue by $20MM. • NEW CATEGORY & GEOGRAPHY DEVELOPMENT launched $10MM Classics™ business in response to top customer complaint regarding discontinued fragrances. Entered International market with launch of Canadian retail platform generating $5MM in year 1 revenue• COST REDUCTION & PROCESS KPI IMPROVEMENT reducing fulfillment costs by 16%, technology costs by 20% & deferment of $50MM in capital expenditures through re-negotiation of third-party contracts. Reduced fulfillment and technology expenses by $13MM.• CULTURE SHAPING, TEAM RECRUITING & DEVELOPMENT championing a customer-centric culture of communication, transparency, collaboration & accountability resulting in top tier performance in Annual Survey with increases in 9 out of 11 indicators. • SALES & MARKETING OPTIMIZATION implemented new merchandising & marketing strategies resulting in a 17% increase in demand, 40% increase in AUR, 32% increase in product margin and 80% decrease in unit backlog. • SOCIAL MEDIA INNOVATION & CREATIVE BRAND LEADERSHIP created a platform for 10MM social media advocates.• CRM & DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY scaling an email database of more than 16MM addresses; executed 150 + unique email marketing campaigns per year.
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  • L Brands
    Vp Merchandising, Victoria'S Secret | Luxury Omnichannel E-Commerce Consumer Goods Digital Retail
    L Brands 2005 - 2006
    Columbus, Oh, Us
    Recruited by L Brands to lead start-up retail ventures for Victoria’s Secret Direct. Commercialized and launched the global Beauty initiative in 2005, followed by Accessories in 2006. Developed and executed merchandising, marketing, catalog circulation and e-Commerce strategies to achieve scale and market share penetration as well as integration of nationally recognized brands into the business. • START-UP GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY: Authored Strategic Business Growth Plan and entered marketplace with pilot programs in less than 6 months.• VENDOR RELATIONSHIP & SUPPLY CHAIN: Negotiated first sourcing agreements with nationally recognized beauty and accessories brands, achieving 25% share of business. Key brands included Clarins, Fekkai, Guess, Gucci, Lucky Brand, NARS, Ugg Australia and Yves Saint Laurent Beauté.
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  • Neiman Marcus | Luxury Omnichannel E-Commerce Internet Online Consumer Goods Digital Retail
    Vp Merchandising | Luxury Omnichannel E-Commerce Internet Online Consumer Goods Digital Retail
    Neiman Marcus | Luxury Omnichannel E-Commerce Internet Online Consumer Goods Digital Retail 2004 - 2004
    Dallas, Texas, Us
    Restructured the $125 Million Home and Epicure division, an underperforming business during a time of substantial growth for the luxury retail group. Developed new merchandising and marketing strategies to reposition the division for future growth. Managed team of 9 retail merchandising buying offices.• INVENTORY RATIONALIZATION: Reduced inventories by $10 Million to eliminate aged product assortment. Created a Blue Chip Vendor Intensification strategy to drive incremental sales and margin from key vendors: Anna Weatherly, Daum, Godiva, Jay Strongwater, Steuben and William Yeoward.• OMNI-CHANNEL STRATEGY: 18% increase in registrations and 25% increase in revenue through re-launch of Omni Channel online Gift Registry for Neiman Marcus retail stores.
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  • Neiman Marcus | Luxury Omnichannel E-Commerce Internet Online Consumer Goods Digital Retail
    Vp & General Manager, Chef’S Catalog | Luxury Omnichannel E-Commerce Online Consumer Digital Retail
    Neiman Marcus | Luxury Omnichannel E-Commerce Internet Online Consumer Goods Digital Retail 2003 - 2004
    Dallas, Texas, Us
    Chief merchant, strategic and operations leader for $125MM Chef’s Catalog and e-Commerce business. Led a team of 12 including 3 retail merchandising buying offices and operations manager.• SALES & MARKETING STRATEGY INNOVATION produced 11% increase in productivity on 29% fewer catalogue pages through a revised segmentation strategy and catalogue cadence. • CRM DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY launched Chef’s Catalog online Gift Registry. • OMNICHANNEL STRATEGY LAUNCH building $600MM e-Commerce channel as the key growth driver of the brand. Achieved highest penetration of digital vs. print media to total business in the company.
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  • Neiman Marcus | Luxury Omnichannel E-Commerce Internet Online Consumer Goods Digital Retail
    Vp Merchandising | Luxury Omnichannel E-Commerce Internet Online Consumer Goods Digital Retail
    Neiman Marcus | Luxury Omnichannel E-Commerce Internet Online Consumer Goods Digital Retail 1999 - 2003
    Dallas, Texas, Us
    Scaled e-Commerce & Direct Mail $100MM merchandising divisions for Neiman Marcus Home, Neiman Marcus Apparel and Horchow brands through periods of substantial growth in revenue, category breadth and complexity.• MERCHANDISING CATEGORY LEADERSHIP include Home Decor, Furniture, Rugs, Home Textiles & Fine Apparel.• GROSS MARGIN IMPROVEMENT of 157bps through effective inventory optimization, markdown cadence management and ability to identify trend.• RESTRUCTURED DIRECT REPORTS of 8 - manage downline team of 45 to better align with customer trends.• DISRUPTED LUXURY FASHION APPAREL MARKET with launch & scale of industry’s 1st Luxury Apparel E-Commerce platform at NeimanMarcus.com. Negotiated distribution agreements with luxury brands including Giorgio Armani, St. John, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Roberto Cavalli and Marc Jacobs delivering incremental $50MM in annual revenue.
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  • Neiman Marcus | Luxury Omnichannel E-Commerce Internet Online Consumer Goods Digital Retail
    Group Merchandising Buyer | Luxury Omnichannel Retail Sales Consumer Goods Brand Distribution
    Neiman Marcus | Luxury Omnichannel E-Commerce Internet Online Consumer Goods Digital Retail 1997 - 1999
    Dallas, Texas, Us
    Group Buyer leading fine fragrance merchandising division for Neiman Marcus stores. Re-engineered merchandising assortment strategy to reflect overall luxury positioning of Neiman Marcus brand. Focused on limited distribution niche fragrances to drive growth. Key brands included Acqua di Parma, Creed and Angel.
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  • Neiman Marcus | Luxury Omnichannel E-Commerce Internet Online Consumer Goods Digital Retail
    Merchandising Buyer | Luxury Omnichannel Retail Sales Consumer Goods Brand Merchandising
    Neiman Marcus | Luxury Omnichannel E-Commerce Internet Online Consumer Goods Digital Retail 1993 - 1997
    Dallas, Texas, Us
    Led Merchandising Division for Fine Crystal division. Top line growth strategy from key luxury resources including Baccarat, Daum, Lalique and Steuben.Focused on limited distribution, limited edition categories with intensification on designer personal appearances and special events.
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David Altman Skills

E Commerce Retail Marketing Strategy Merchandising P&l Management Strategy Leadership Direct Marketing Analytics Brand Development New Business Development Luxury Goods Fashion Strategic Planning Social Media Cross Functional Team Leadership Online Marketing Product Development Apparel Team Building Customer Experience Competitive Analysis Business Strategy Management P&l Marketing Management Product Management Business Development Marketing Business Planning Strategic Leadership Operational Excellence Mobile Commerce Digital Marketing Manufacturing Operations Management Sales Start Ups Nonprofit Organizations Retail Management Buying Vendor Relations Fulfillment Customer Acquisition And Retention Retail Personal Care And Beauty Business Growth Plans Non Profit Board Development Project Management Strategic Marketing Consultancy Multi Channel Marketing Multi Channel Retail Fmcg Trend Analysis Trend

David Altman Education Details

  • Emory University
    Emory University
    International/Global Studies
  • School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago
    School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago
    Interior Design

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