David Ellison Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London

• Gained 2% market share points in the Consumer Fragrance business over 2 years• A record six consecutive quarters of double-digit revenue growth since 2023• Delivered ‘healthy productivity’ savings of $11M in 2023 through site network rationalisation• Significant improvement in Employee Engagement in all leadership roles, integrated D & I principles into the leadership team with a 50% increase in women leaders within the BU executive team• Successful execution of a Supply Chain Planning Transformation process achieving best-in-class target KPI achievement in service reliability , agility, cost, responsiveness and asset utilisation

Singapore

• Led a team to manage the revenue division across 12 markets including developing and delivering the regional strategy across KPIs including aligning the global R&D programmes to drive innovation and support growth.• Oversaw the launch of the customer segmentation model and implemented the go-to-market strategy for key markets including India, China and Japan.• Implemented process improvements and pricing strategies to maintain and improve profit margins. • Established and implemented COVID-19 Business Continuity Plans and ensured actions were delivered in accordance with standards for the safety and protection of employees and the overall business in the region.

Us

• Led a team to manage the business strategy across products and markets including delivery systems, new products, sales, and marketing.• Oversaw the ongoing management of key relationships and new business development.• Established a new management team and created a comprehensive change programme focused on sales growth, profitability, process improvements, and employee and customer satisfaction KPIs.• Integrated the wider business into the strategy development to enhance employee engagement and identify process and growth priorities across categories and markets leading to an increase in employee engagement.

Dubai, Uae

• Managed sales operations for Flavors and Fragrances in the Middle East and Africa, reporting directly to the Regional EAME Vice President.• Led a team in Dubai to establish labs and sales operations, driving growth and market expansion.• Achieved a significant increase in revenue through strategic sales initiatives and market penetration efforts.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Oversaw the UK subsidiary of IFF Inc. with a focus on implementing Operational Excellence programs in Flavors and Chemical manufacturing to enhance customer service levels and cost absorption.• Collaborated with the Regional EAME VP to drive significant improvements in operational efficiency and overall business performance.• Led cross-functional teams to streamline processes and optimize production, resulting in increased profitability and customer satisfaction.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Developed and executed account plans to drive growth across UK customer base, including retailers and contract manufacturers.• Managed and led a sales team of 5 account managers, providing coaching and mentoring to support their professional development.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Responsible for managing local retail accounts Tesco, Sainsburys Supermarkets, McBrides and Boots The Chemist.

London, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for analysis and presentation of CLT and HUT results to support IFF fragrance candidates for major briefs across the European customer base.

Strategic Leaders Program, Operations Management And Supervision

Dipm Diloma Inmarketing And Communication

Batchelors Degree, International Business, 2 :1 Honours Degree