Emil Stefanov Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom, Sofia Bulgaria

Delivering and coordinating Retail & FMCG expertise within the vibrant Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME's) sector across 30 EBRD countries.Supervising Retail and FMCG best-practice deployment for the bank's SMEs clients. Coordinating over 20 International Retail and FMCG Advisory project teams across 9 countries - Cyprus, Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, West Bank and Gaza.In addition to finance, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provides SMEs with industry advice and best-practice capabilities to help them improve their long-term profitability and growth. Advice For Small Business helps SMEs grow, succeed, then grow again, and becoming genuine catalysts for their local economies and their regions.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Expert Advice, Coordination and Implementation within Retail and Consumer sectors. Development of strategic and tactical business solutions alongside management coaching. Scope of services encompassing:> Strategic (Re)Positioning> Long & Short Range Planning> Business Model - Design & Transformation> Organisation & Processes Upgrade> KPIs & Value Creation Programmes> Brand Portfolio & Route to Market Solutions> Corporate Governance & Affairs> Management Coaching> Mentoring and/or Interim Management> Commercial Due DilligenceProviding professional services to the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) as well as to Local Small & Medium Sized Enterprises.Leading Retail projects in Kazakhstan and Armenia as EBRD Senior International Adviser, alongside provision of Commercial Due Diligence and Supervisory Board services for investment funds and local Bulgarian companies.

Sofia City, Bulgaria

Executive Position, enabling the transition of Sofia International Airport from state owned to privately operated company. Facilitating organisational turnaround, departments restructuring and advanced procurement methodology. Remodelling company activities by introducing new brand identity and lead edge compliance standards, whilst setting the grounds for establishment of a strong corporate culture.

Vilnius, Lithuania

Leading the No. 2 supermarket chain in the Baltic States covering: 290 stores; 7400 employees; 2 distribution centres; 3 own production units; annual net revenue/investments of €690mln/€30mln; market share >20% (in Lithuania).

Sofia, Bulgaria

Building the No.1 food retail brand in Bulgaria up to 85 stores; 4500 employees; 3 logistics platforms (dry, fresh & frozen); annual net revenue/investments of €250mln/€24mln; market share >17%.

Bucharest, Romania

Leading BILLA Romania (alongside Billa Bulgaria) covering: 61 stores; 3400 employees; annual net revenue/investments of €270mln/€21mln; market share >3.7%. Directing 15 senior management reports (incl. Bulgaria) at a time.

Düsseldorf Area, Germany

Member of international project team, supervised by the Executive Board of Directors. Developing and translating Metro/Makro best-practices into a harmonised 'Operating Model' across 10 countries, targeting €200mln contribution within 3 years. Leading “Range & Space Optimisation” and “Promotion Management” processes. Identified as one of top 12 Fast Track Managers globally and appointed member of Executive (Apollo) Programme.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Leading country market entry operations. Managing the launch of international brands including Calgon, Calgonit (Finish), Veet, Vanish & Cillit.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Head of exclusive logistics provider for McDonald’s in Bulgaria. Managing supply chain services covering: procurement, warehousing and transportation. Leading project for establishment of modern Distribution Center.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Leading IDV operations in Bulgaria and Romania Duty Free business. Managing international brands including Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Metaxa, Cinzano and Malibu.

Slovenia

Coordinating company establishment, managing IDV projects in Romania & Serbia.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Head of Bulgarian operations - establishing IDV's country subsidiary. Managing international brands including Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Metaxa, Cinzano and Malibu.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Leading sales & marketing of Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals in Bulgaria. Managing international brands including Voltaren, Tegretol, Ludiomil, Nicotinell and Estraderm TTS.

Master'S Degree, International Commerce

上智大学 / Completed Sophomore Year, Business Administration

High School Diploma - Tokyo, Japan

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