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Goleta, CA, US

From the beaches of Australia & Southern California to luxury retailers across the globe UGG has become an iconic, industry leading brand. As Senior Sales Director EMEA, I am fully responsible for the go to market strategy & execution, P&L management, distribution, organisational structure and marketplace management.

Costa Mesa, California, US

Vans is the original skate brand that has grown into an iconic global leading in lifestyle & fashion. In my role I had full leadership of the largest market in EMEA driving the go-to-market strategy, leading the country specific teams, aligning marketing priorities and ensuring that the voice of the authentic skate consumer was heard.

Warmond, NL

As the world’s first surf brand, O’Neill is synonymous with innovation & has stayed true to its roots in the water & on the snow. As Country Manager for the UK/Ire it was my responsibility to lead the strategy and the team to sustainable growth that saw the brand expand its consumer and distribution base to incorporate those segments that desire an.

Global responsibility for all aspects of multi layer relationships through commercial revenue streams, product, merchandising, sports marketing, athlete relationships, brand communications, international development, retail execution and ultimately driving return on investment.

Doral, FL, US

Following an unsatisfactory 2 year distributor agreement, Perry Ellis International took the strategic decision to build a European infrastructure with the aim of managing and developing its marquee brand, Original Penguin. Reporting directly to both the New York based brand President and the UK based European MD, my role initially involved recruitment of.

San Francisco, California, US

This role formed an integral part of both the UK/Ireland & European Dockers leadership teams and reported directly to the country Managing Director. The key responsibilities of the role were focussed around revenue delivery, development of strategy direction, effective HR planning, and key customer relationships. Additionally, the responsibilities of both.

Beaverton, OR, US

June 2002 – June 2003 Strategic Account DirectorA crucial role in the EMEA commercial team leading the brand relationship within one of the 20 largest customers in the region. Key responsibilities including joint business plan development, channeling market feedback, leading the account sales team to drive category growth, P&L management and ensuring.