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Apac

Rooted in the Dutch ‘leather triangle’, Techstyle BV value true craftsmanship. Using the best custom materials, they never cut corners so that they can fulfill the end users’ complex demands. Working with some of the most recognised brands in the fashion/street fashion space - TechStyle fuse the latest trends design and materials together with superior build quality to produce an assortment of cases and audio products that their brand partners are delighted to endorse and sell through their own retail estate.

Apac

Established in 2002, Photocentric is a specialist manufacturer and Innovator in Photopolymer resins.World leaders in photopolymer with manufacturing sites in Peterborough, UK and Phoenix, USA.In 2014 Photocentric expanded into the 3D market, developing the first ever use of LCD Screens in 3D Printing which won ‘Best Development in 3D Printing’ at IDTechex 2016 and the Enabling Innovation award at the Advanced Engineering show 2016.We now have an exciting range of 3D printers, all using LCD screens as their light source at very affordable prices. Our printers use our daylight resin, in addition we also produce a wide range of 3D resins for any UV printer from 355nm to 405nm wavelengths.

Chester | Hong Kong

box design and manufacture innovative CE accessories to support the latest in mobile hardware. With offices in 3 countries and distribution facilities in Ireland and China, box have grown from a start up to a global brand synonymous with device power, connectivity and protection. Found in 15 countries and approaching 5,000 retail stores - incl Argos, Dixons Carphone, Media Markt, Harvey Norman.Responsibilities include:- P&L, operational management and commercial strategy. - Establishing a global sales network, both retail direct and via in country distribution. - PR and Marketing strategy formation and execution. Asset creation and release.- Recruitment, mentoring and leadership of Global Sales, Marketing and product teams - Development of “on point” brand strategy and marketing assets.- Product sourcing and ongoing development of box related consumer products. - Pricing negotiation, terms agreement and contractual agreements. - Compliance, safety and ethical monitoring/audits incl. quality control pre/post manufacturing.- Establishing a 3PL warehouse to manage localisation and FOB orders for APAC, MEA orders. - Manage inventory, stock, and availability of product. - Forecasting and planning with factories to ensure stock availability and turn.

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

Reporting to group CEO, tasked with developing a regional footprint for iGo across Asia, India, Australia and New Zealand. Sold to Incipio late 2014, iGo were a market leading brand in consumer power products and lifestyle (fashion) audio under the Aerial7 brand.Responsibilities included:- Identifying regional opportunity and developing a go to market strategy for iGo in APAC.- Operational leadership to deliver YOY growth.- Business development and marketing leadership. - Building a recognisable brand with global marketing, product managers, distribution partners.- Localisation of iGo US product assortment to ensure “relevance” and compliance.- Establishing a 3PL warehouse to manage APAC business.- Negotiations with existing manufacturing partners.- Negotiate pricing/terms and contracts with regional distribution partners. - APAC event management.- Recruitment, management and leadership of local team.

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Reporting to SVP Global Sales; recruited to manage existing EMEA business and develop business in new markets and regions. Responsibilities included:- Hands on in country management to deliver profitable incremental business.- Identify and close “direct” business with leading CE retail partners. - Restructured team and lead sales operations to achieve efficiencies in line with OPEX budget.- Management of existing direct and distribution business across Europe. - Scale business within existing account base. - Introduction of new lines, marketing and sales programmes. - Implementation of sell through initiatives (merchandising, training, promotion).- Identify new regions, markets, channels and source regional partners to facilitate entry. - Negotiate pricing, terms and contractual agreements.

Bachelor Of Arts, Modern English

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