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Alpharetta, GA, US

Charis Advisory Services LLC (https://www.charisadvisoryservices.com/) offers fractional, interim, and project-based advisory services, with a focus on strategy development and execution, executive general/commercial/operational management, organizational design & effectiveness, and nonprofit strategy/governance/fundraising.We're comprised of a team of.

Aalst-Erembodegem, East Flanders, BE

• In this most recent role, I led the North American Operations for Ontex Group (a 2B€ global consumer goods company headquartered in Belgium), ensuring successful achievement of targeted goals. Here, I led the growth.
• Sparked exceptional expansion of North American Operations, tripling revenue stream post-acquisition, surpassing company benchmarks.
• Achieved market share growth in a receding industry landscape, overcoming product portfolio gaps and supply cost challenges to outperform competitors.
• Expanded and diversified revenue stream by cultivating partnerships and securing broader product distribution with major retailers, disruptor brands, and contract manufacturing.
• Advocated and obtained Board approval for a greenfield manufacturing site with a substantial capital investment, leading Ontex’s inaugural US manufacturing operation and reinforcing the company’s commitment to.
• Exercised robust leadership while leading and inspiring a 40-member team during a period of rapid growth, cultivating and maintaining a winning culture and adeptly navigating challenges, including those posed by the.

• In this past position, I launched and established a new business, overseeing all operational functions and integrating commercial capabilities, building a diverse product portfolio, and creating a robust distribution.
• Formed business entity (Legal, Regulatory, Tax, etc.)
• Established regional office location and managed 3 relocations through business growth
• Defined and implemented comprehensive back-office functions, encompassing HR, Finance, I.T., Legal, and other critical areas to ensure seamless operations.
• Governed overall aspects of Commercial and Product Development activities, providing strategic direction to drive business growth.
• Cultivated and nurtured enduring relationships with suppliers and service providers, ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignment for optimal outcomes.

During period of Private Equity ownership, led Sales and Trade Marketing team of the largest private-brand disposable diaper company in North America. Led Sales team that accelerated the revenue base by over 30%, reaching an annual sales milestone exceeding $600 million during the tenure in this role.Collaborated with large Mass Merchandisers to create.

Built a strategically-oriented Supply Chain Management function that did not previously exist in the business.Directed a multi-node supply chain, overseeing operations at 4 large manufacturing/distribution sites and several 3rd Party Distribution Centers.Exercised pivotal leadership for critical functions, including Demand Planning, Production Planning.