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London, Gb

Leading 2 key teams supporting Consumer & Enterprise business units in Vodafone UK. Device Operations manages the end to end value chain for all mobile, fixed, IOT & converged devices. From Portfolio & Vendor strategy, SCM to lifecycle management & logistics we make sure our customers have the best choice of devices when they want it. Product, Services & Innovation leads the way in ensuring we develop and build innovative mobile, fixed and convergence product & new customer experiences.

Gyeonggi-Do, Suwon-Si, Kr

Commercialise and advocate Samsung's innovation product, services and emerging technologies like 5G, eSim, AI for the UK & Ireland market. Launch 5G & innovative devices like Galaxy Fold. Champion innovation thought leadership with partners industry, and consumers. Product Development and customisation of Samsung Services for the UK & Ireland market. Drive retention, customer experience and monetisation through Samsung Services (Health, Pay, Knox, Internet, Pass, Cloud, Smart Care & Themes).

Gyeonggi-Do, Suwon-Si, Kr

Primary responsibility for strategy & market insights; commercial planning and pricing; product management; launch management & marketing budget; technology, content & services. Ownership of the commercial model for the portfolio, shaping the needs of the market to ensure maximum revenue, market share and profitability of the portfolio.

Bonn, Germany, De

Drove profitable portfolio category management and strategic relationship management of device suppliers (Samsung, Nokia, Microsoft, HTC, Sony, LG, Huawei etc.). Responsible for the DT European entity as a service provider for 13 Operating Countries to source innovative product and define market requirements. Led a cross functional/multi location team of 18. Accountable for the global device & sourcing strategy.

Miami, Fl, Us

Lead the assessment and implementation of Strategic Sourcing services, developing sourcing solutions for Mobile Operator Customers worldwide, for Brightstar’s Supply Chain consultancy.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Directed the strategic relationship and roadmap develoment of device suppliers, leading a team of 7 Market Developers. Responsible for the DT European entity as a service provider for 13 Operating Countries with the T- Mobile brand. Managed intra company relationships and special projects relative to supplier device management. Promoted from Market Development Manager in 2008 to lead the team.

Managed the product life cycle, from strategic planning/pricing to tactical activities. Defined the go to market strategy, product positioning key benefits and target customer for Samsung and BenQ

Implement & manage the long term forecast for handsets across all sales channels.

Auckland, Auckland, Nz

Lead the supply chain strategy & execution for products & services including communications for all sales channels (direct & indirect). Category management & procurement of consumer electronics including P&L responsibility for Telecom owned & franchised stores. Promoted from Retail Product Manager to Channel Supply Chain & Category Manager.

Auckland, Auckland, Nz

Management of mobile and telecommunications product/service matrix including procurement, pricing strategy & life cycle management for Telecom owned stores and franchisees.

Profitably managed NZ$2M annual budget for CRM promotions for Noel Leeming, Bond & Bond & Computer city stores. Strategic development of loyalty programmes & business development of joint CRM activities with third parties. Promoted from Advertising & Promotions Manager to Direct Marketing Manager across all 3 brands.

Supply Chain Development Programme, Supply Chain

Direct Marketing Certificate, Direct Marketing

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