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Stockholm County, Sweden

Copenhagen, Dk

Leading the Nordics and Benelux markets across seven countries; driving growth and profitability through Retail and (online) Wholesale channels with full P&L accountability. As part of the Management Team, I collaborate with other channel Directors and lead high-performing international teams, leveraging an extensive network to deliver exceptional results and expand market presence.

Östermalm, Stockholm, Se

Responsible for all retail stores; managing the Retail department, leading the expansion, and strengthening our existing markets. On top of that, I’m also responsible for all externally operated stores, wholesalers, and distributors. Within this position, I manage a team consisting of a Visual Merchandiser, Buyer, Operations Managers, Marketeer, and Retail Designer.• Led the successful conversion to a Unified Retail Structure• Maintained our position and opened two stores during the pandemic• Implemented data solutions such as traffic counters, mystery shoppingand a global sales training

Östermalm, Stockholm, Se

Globally responsible for all Happy Socks’ directly operated retail stores, located in a.o. Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, New York, Los Angeles and Melbourne. On top of that, I also support all our 120 externally operated retail stores. In this position I directly manage 6 Area Managers all over the world.My primary tasks are to strengthen our existing market by managing day to day operations, controlling & following-up on store P&L’s, setting yearly budgets and managing HR tasks like recruitment and training. Being the link between the stores and HQ, I ensure operational excellence, proper forecasting and the implementation of the commercial and promotional calendar.

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Se

Working with my team, other (foreign) chambers and the embassy to further expand our members’ professional life.

Alkmaar, Noord-Holland, Nl

Responsible for all 66 stores, their P&L accounts, approx. 6,500 employees, as well as the strategy and objectives. My primary task was to lead the expansion and conversion of the formula, manage the day to day operations and strengthen our existing market. Within this position I directly managed 8 Operational Managers. • Netherlands fastest growing supermarket chain 2017 & 2018.

Alkmaar, Noord-Holland, Nl

Responsible for the policy department (12 FTE), managing projects, as well as setting up, managing and improving procedures and processes. In parallel, I was responsible for three Operational Managers and 26 stores as Sales Manager. • Awarded price of "Best department 2017/2018".

Alkmaar, Noord-Holland, Nl

Responsible for 10 stores and their P&L accounts, all employees, as well as the strategy and objectives. • Led the successful conversion to the new formula as pilot region.• Advised on the further development and roll-out of the formula.

Huizen, North Holland, Nl

Responsible for 5 stores and their P&L accounts, all employees, as well as the strategy and objectives. • Achieved a 20% increase in turnover.• Won the Lidl December competition in 2014.• Successfully rebuilt and reopened three stores.

Huizen, North Holland, Nl

Intensive training program in which I developed myself from Store- to Project manager, whilst working cross-channel between different departments, warehouses, and stores across the country.

Stamford, Ct, Us

Hotel Pulitzer - A Starwood Luxury Collection Hotel Master Thesis: ‘Waiting is Fun’ – An investigation of the most effective way(s) to make waiting a pleasant experience. • Successfully finished my master's thesis with an 8.5

Management Trainee; Sales, Marketing, Events and Incentives

Courtyard by Marriott - Kamala beach, Thailand

Msc, Innovative Hospitality Management

Bsc Business Administration, Hotel Management, Business Accounting, Event Management, Food & Beverage