Managing Director Americas
CurrentI orchestrate the development of CWF in the Americas. CWF is the global leader in premium & luxury kidswear fashion. From design to market, CWF brings its unique expertise to translate Brands DNA into Kidswear for Givenchy, Lanvin, Chloé, Kenzo, Hugo Boss, Marc Jacobs, Sonia Rykiel, Michael Kors, Karl Lagerfeld, Billieblush, DKNY, Zadig & Voltaire & Timberland.- Orchestrating the commercial expansion strategy for 16 licensed and owned kidswear brands - Spearheading the development of Retail operations, through monobrand stores and corners and outlets- Crafting a comprehensive 5-year strategic plan tailored to the unique market dynamics of the Americas region, and executing its implementation to realize ambitious growth target- Holding full P&L responsibility for operations across North and South America, driving strategic decisions to optimize profitability and operational efficiency- Streamlining the organizational structure and supply chain operations to meet EBITDA targets- Collaborating closely with Brand Directors and design studios to adapt and develop collections tailored to the Americas market, incorporating robust pricing and product strategies to maximize market penetration and consumer appeal- Conceptualizing and executing a robust direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategy across multiple digital platforms : launch of kidsaround.us, dropshipping, marketplaces- Effectively managing delocalized support teams and facilitated seamless collaboration between US andinternational teams in Sales, IT, Marketing, Product, and Finance, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and driving cross-functional synergy