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Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Specializing in mergers and acquisitions for small and medium companies: * We work with companies which have limited or no presence in the U.S. * We create the best market entry strategy according to our clients’ needs and corporate capabilities * We facilitate the entire market entry from selecting the best potential acquisitions to the complete business process integration- Providing post-acquisition management expertise to facilitate leadership transition- Working as interim management for companies which require temporary leadership to guide them through transition phases

Greater Chicago Area

Specializing in marketing, product development and brand communications.• Developed new products and marketing strategies for international markets (Baby products, Appliances, Smart Tires, Home Automation, Wireless Energy Transfer).• Advised on the development for disruptive innovative technologies and calculated their market value

Chicago

Marketing consultant specializing in marketing, product development and brand communications• Developed new marketing strategies and products for international markets.• Redefined brand and communications for service company.

Paris

• Created the company mission statement, marketing strategy and product positioning.• Defined Optimum's visual brand language, including corporate and brand logos, product design, brand communication and product catalog.• Developed a complete new line of strollers and car seats in 12 months and managed pricing strategies for all markets.• Negotiated product costs, payment terms and market exclusivity with suppliers.• Established corporate and marketing three-year strategic plans.

Paris

• Led all product and brand marketing activities as well as product development, managing a team of 27 marketers and engineers.• Exceeded P&L objectives by increasing sales from $150 million to $175 millions in two years, aggressively introducing new models and streamlining existing product lines.• Supervised all advertising and digital marketing activities.• Directed ethnographic marketing research throughout Europe to better understand consumer needs, resulting in the development of innovative new products.• Implemented pricing strategies to support new product introduction and to attack profitable segments in each country.• Developed and presented marketing strategic plans to top global executives.

Chicago, Illinois

• Managed the $180-million laundry category worldwide (except U.S.), exceeding corporate objectives by growing revenues 30% and profits 50% in four years.• Led global multi-functional teams to develop new products, implement marketing strategies and launch new models worldwide.• Implemented the laundry category global marketing strategy and developed the three-year marketing plans.• Spearheaded a joint venture with Samsung to create a new global line of washers and dryers:o Led the negotiating team to a comprehensive agreement for the production of new models in Korea. Sales were forecasted to reach $1 billion in five years.o Managed the development team of fifty engineers in Korea and in the U.S.o Supervised the multi-functional team responsible for the market launches worldwide.

Comerio, Lombardy, Italy

• Managed all marketing and product development activities for the European laundry category. Annual sales exceeded 600,000 units. Responsible for achieving all P&L objectives.• Increased sales 10% annually by introducing new models, improving quality and cutting costs.• Coordinated all communication and advertising functions for complete brand alignment.• Developed and presented the business unit three-year strategic marketing plans.

Comerio, Lombardy, Italy

• Managed the $250 million top-load laundry category for the Whirlpool brand, exceeding yearly sales and profit goals by working closely with Sales and major retailers. Responsible for P&L objectives.• Coordinated all marketing functions to provide effective support to country sales organizations.• Created and presented the three-year business and marketing plans.

Mba, International Business

Bs, Marketing

B.S. Economics, Economics