Made a dramatic career change by reviving a flower shop in Britany while returning to France o Accelerated six-month training to become a professional floristo Modernized store and updated product offeringo Applied and became collect point for Mondial Relay dramatically increasing traffico Lease expired end of 2002, decided to close store in view of new lease offer and forecasted economic environment for 2023

Grow sales by 70% in two years by:- Expanding the UK business into high street retail, launching the brand in John Lewis, Hamleys and WHSmith.- Changing distributor in Canada and launching in Walmart, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Michaels, The Bay.- Identifying new partners in Australia, New Zeeland, South Africa, Japan and successfully launching brand.Worked with all stakeholders to develop a better understanding of international business and rally support.

Passionate about international sales I create and operate consulting company focused on supporting and guiding international expansion of small to medium size companies worldwide.Main assignments:- Enabled Brazil distributor of Polo Ralph Lauren and Guess kids footwear to enter six additional new markets in South America - Positioned US lingerie client to improve and expand business in Europe and accelerate launch in Japan.- Resolved complex situation in Brazil for Latin America distributor of Apple Accessories and proposed new development strategy

Promoted to bring Latin America region to its full potential. Directed all regional business operations: budget & P&L management, distributor relations, sales and marketing development, retail distribution, go-to market strategy and collection launch.In 2008 proposed and created subsidiary in Canada. In 201 became member of US subsidiary senior executive team.Transformed in five years Latin America from minor business doing $5.6 M in export sales into a key strategic region doing end of 2011 $36 M in sales.Volume of 1.7 M pairs exceeded USA or Asia.Expanded business in Mexico and introduced successfully brand in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Colombia.Recognition: Awarded Pentland Brands Chairman’s Award for Business Development.

Turnaround poor performance in Italy becoming in two years the first export market for Lacoste Footwear.Promoted and challenged to develop the Middle East region while continuing to oversee expansion in Souther Europe.

Revitalized and grew sluggish sales and improved efficiencies for high-end French dermo-cosmetic distributor in the U.A.E. Maintained full P&L, personnel and operational accountability, gaining invaluable, hands-on distributorship experience. Directed team of 15 medical, sales and promotion representatives.Expanded sales from $12.5 M to $21 M by growing existing business and introducing three additional brands.

Developed the Middle East as the first export region for this leading French dermo-cosmetic company. Introduced Uriage in Japan gaining distribution in 1,700 pharmacies and generating Euro 5 M in incremental sales while boosting the credibility of the brand.Expanded Italian business to its full potential becoming first export market. Proposed and created J.V with Italian distributor.

Introduced all five brands of the group in the Middle East growing the region by 200% in 3 years. Given additional responsibility to set up representative office in Moscow. Hired and managed 8 medical reps and promoters to support work of local distributor

Regional Manager, Caribbean Area Manager, LevantTerritory Manager, Senegal and Guinea

Introduced for the first time make up products on board airlines (KLM & Lufthansa)