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Hong Kong

Leading Pact Retail Accessories: a global provider of closed-loop logistic solutions for the fashion industry. Rapidly expanding our global footprint with large-scale retailers in the US, Europe and APAC, with operations in 13 countries and growing.Member of the Executive Leadership Team at Pact Group: a leading supplier of specialty packaging and circular economy solutions listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Elaborating and driving global/ regional multi-channel business strategy, provide support in developing sales network, consult on brand positioning, merchandising and marketing; provide sourcing and product development solutions for Footwear and Accessories.Key Projects:Nemanti Milano (luxury Italian footwear): defining the global brand and sales strategy, marketing plans, distribution strategy.JC Jeans Company: driving the roll-out of private-label Footwear and Accessories collections across 90+ stores, including strategic market analysis, line plan, merchandising plan, retail roll-out strategy, as well as providing product development and sourcing solutions.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Leading with full P&L accountability G-Star's in-house global Footwear & Accessories division, aiming to double the business in 4 years and elevate G-Star to being a recognized and desirable footwear brand. 360- degree responsibility including wholesale & retail brand strategy, sales, merchandising, design and development of men and women footwear & accessories product lines.Achievements:- I successfully managed the transition from a licensing business to an in-house business unit, driving all steps of the process from negotiating the termination to developing a 5-year business plan for Accessories & Footwear including channel segmentation (retail & wholesale), product strategy, price positioning and distribution plans to elevate Business Unit’s share from 5% to 25%. - I led Business Unit (Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Design & Development) in the execution of strategic plan; achieved P&L targets (revenue, margin, EBITDA), drove revenue, geo expansion, and retail & wholesale distribution strategy.- I built and led the global Footwear & Accessories sales team; achieving growth targets of +10% in 2016 and +22% in 2017, while implementing new Brand strategy.- I expanded Footwear & Accessories category presence in all G-Star mono-brand channels from 3% to 20% by re-negotiating franchisee agreements, reorganizing floor plans and creating dedicated VM & merchandising plans.

Lugano Area, Switzerland

Managing a cluster of 30+ countries including US, Latin America, Northern Europe and Emerging Markets, successfully leading a diverse team of sales managers, distributors, agents and franchise stores in the achievement of business goals and implementation of the brand strategy.Achievements:- Operated start-up of new footwear wholesale business in North America; taking over a pre-existing licensed business, negotiated and signed new 5-year distribution agreement with a significant revenue increase.- Increased revenue share of Footwear & Accessories in Levi’s mono-brand stores in the American region by 500% by driving a new category-specific retail strategy.- Reorganized the Latin American region, signing new Footwear & Accessories distribution agreements with partners in Mexico, Central America, Chile and Argentina; signed new licensing agreement in Brazil.- Led Northern Europe & MEENA (East Europe, Middle East, North Africa) sales teams to achieve geo expansion plans scoring a 25% revenue growth.- Coordinated North American Accessories licensing partners (Headwear and Small leather goods) to pursue business targets coherently with global brand strategy; successfully negotiated the renewal of licensing agreements in US, Canada, Mexico.

Lugano Area, Switzerland

In charge of the Eastern Europe and Middle East export business, I managed a diversified sales network of distributors, agents and franchisee partners extending over 20 countries, growing the business by over 20% in 12 months.

Milano, Italy

I developed the EMEA Apparel, Accessories & Footwear multi-channel business strategy based on the new Fila Brand Platform, targeting more premium positioning and balanced distribution between high-tier and volume accounts. I coordinated the EU Country teams through the whole GTM process and supported them to grow business profitably. I promoted brand elevation by exiting “bad” distribution channels and reducing inventory levels via dedicated strategy involving online retailers, outlets and selected stockists. I successfully managed four Italian key accounts; achieving a 50% business growth with one through the development of specific SMU programs on lifestyle apparel, footwear and technical Ski wear.

I grew business 20% annually; successfully driving sales in key markets such as Russia and opening new territories such as Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia and Oman.