PROFILE Extensive International sales and Distribution experience working with US and European businesses in the sports, lifestyle and watersports Sectors.Leading, developing and managing international distribution & licensee networks throughout EMEA. I have an in depth understanding of the regions differing multicultural social and business environments. In depth knowledge of supply chain management from source to client.The drive and skills to contribute to dynamic organizationsMANAGERIAL SKILLS AND KNOW-HOWCompetent in managing all aspects of a business including fiscal planning and control.Experienced in global markets and dealing with multi-cultural business environments and how each country works differently and its legal systems.Conception and implementation of strategic business development plans across numerous countries.Strong trade and sales and marketing skills to B to B and B to C environments working with a range of retailers from boutique operations to global retail giants such as Carrefour in France.Detailed knowledge of import and export operations.Strong communication and intra personal skills.Highly mobile, able to relocate and used to traveling extensively on a regular basisSpecialties: All aspects of senior management roles, International Business Development EMEA.Distribution and Licensee network development, Brand management, Workings of EMEA & European free market for distribution, Importing and logistics. P & L ownership