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New York, Ny, Us

Linz, Oberösterreich, At

Silhouette International is the global market leader in the premium eyewear segment, with over 1,600 employees and 13 of its own international distribution companies. Silhouette garnered worldwide acclaim with the introduction of its “Titan Minimal Art” eyewear, characterized by its incredible lightness and optimal comfort. Since 2017, the company has reflected its deep Austrian roots as a sustainable, full-service provider of made-in-Austria lenses and frames.

The Embrayer Group is the leading market expansion service provider for luxury goods. As a 360° solution provider, service and sales partner for luxury brands and high end retail, The Embrayer Group engages . Our business units manufacturing, wholesale distribution, retail management, logistics, digital services, TLW and HR services offer an all encompassing coverage of the world of hard luxury. The Embrayer Group offices in the United States, Germany and Singapore operate as specialized think tanks for the respective regional markets.

Paris, Fr

Directed all operations for the brands Girard-Perregaux, JeanRichard and Ulysse Nardin throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.Applied high-tech picture of innovation in order to provide leadership for a team of 38 and hold full P&Lresponsibility for two North American subsidiaries of Kering Group generating $40 Mio.Full responsibility for all finances, business development, marketing and operations affairs in close communication with headquarters in Le Locle, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Paris and New York.Quickly reestablished brand trust for Girard-Perregaux amidst highly demotivated retail network, put brand back on a sustainable growth track with considerably raised EBIT through focus on customer experienceImproved monthly YoY sales for Ulysse Nardin by 39% points within six months while reducing marketingspending and number of POS.

Zurich, Zurich, Ch

A Business Segment of DKSH’s Business Unit Consumer Goods, Luxury and Lifestyle has a proven track record in building great brands across the globe with a focus on Asia. DKSH Luxury & Lifestyle North America provides Market Expansion Services to selected luxury goods brands in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. We combine a deep expertise in luxury goods with the sophisticated market-smarts to make business growth happen for you.• Successfully re-launched Maurice Lacroix and Glycine watch brands in North America tripling net sales and achieving EBIT positive on group level within two years. • Grew unit sales and average per unit price year over year by more than 50%. Increased year over year same store sales on average by 32%.• Restructured retail network from C to A and B+ accounts and doubled number of doors within 18 months. • Tripled ROI on limited marketing spend with considerable push into social media and revenue driven ad buy. • Utilized analytic and creative competencies to create, implement industry leading incentive program.

Luzern, Ch

• Founded an independent distribution company for luxury Swiss and German wristwatches in North America.• Successfully negotiated long term exclusive distribution and agency agreements with several vendors.• Expanded retail networks by brand on average by 35% per year and doubled ex-factory sales for vendors four years in a row despite adverse market conditions during global financial crisis.• Grew operation EBIT positive within 12 months and ROI positive within 18 months.

Luzern, Ch

• Applied innovative principals of leadership and management to serve as second in command to Founder and Owner Gerd-R. Lang, responsible for strategic planning, all aspects of HR for 42 employees, process reengineering and complete restructuring of operations. • Reduced personnel cost by 25% and increased productivity by over 50%. • Sourced key business opportunities and increased revenue by 76% within three years. • Restructured wholesale distribution in key global markets, including Germany, USA, Japan and Korea.

• Lobbied on issues relating to fashion, telecommunications and pharmaceutical industries at the German National Parliament leading consumer task force for the electorate campaign of the current administration.. • Developed legislative proposals such as the limitation of tax on luxury goods, the amendments to the German code of drugs and pharmaceuticals or the Youth Consumer Protection Act.

Us

• Assisted senior partners in advising a broad range of clients with respect to corporate matters, including entity selection, director and officer liability, contracts, real estate, torts, and shareholder disputes. • Analyzed legal ramifications of proposed corporate policies and provided counsel regarding risk management.

New York, Ny, Us

• Drafted private placement memoranda, negotiated term sheets and reviewed financial statements for early stage and mezzanine financing involving hi-tech and internet companies. • Successfully mediated several commercial lease disputes at the Superior Court in Hartford, Connecticut.

Master'S Degree, Law

First/Second State Exam, School Of Law