Keith Harris

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Senior Level English Teacher at AmazingTalker @ AmazingTalker
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Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand, Thailand
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Experienced Senior Level Teacher, President International / Executive Director / Marketing and Sales / Business Development professional with over 30 years in international business, including 25 years Asia. Success in mergers and acquisitions, start-ups and re-vitalization in bi-cultural business environment, (including emerging markets.) Creative self-starter with strong focus on P&L results. Have progressively managed all elements of General Management and Marketing activity including: -

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Senior Level English Teacher at AmazingTalker
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  • Amazingtalker
    English Language Teacher (Senior Level)
    Amazingtalker Jan 2019 - Present
    Bangkok Metropolitan Area
    πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Native English Teacher from LONDONπŸ€“ 6 + years experience teaching Adults and Children πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Patient & Easy to talk with. Fun and Friendly 😊🌏. Professional International Business Experience. Asia, Europe & Africa😊 Passionate about English Grammar and Vocabulary πŸ† Dedicated to achieving your goalsI TEACH:πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ IELTS Exam Preparation. πŸ“– πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ SPEAKINGπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ INTERVIEW Preparation & Practice. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Business English.πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ The 4… Show more πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Native English Teacher from LONDONπŸ€“ 6 + years experience teaching Adults and Children πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Patient & Easy to talk with. Fun and Friendly 😊🌏. Professional International Business Experience. Asia, Europe & Africa😊 Passionate about English Grammar and Vocabulary πŸ† Dedicated to achieving your goalsI TEACH:πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ IELTS Exam Preparation. πŸ“– πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ SPEAKINGπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ INTERVIEW Preparation & Practice. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Business English.πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ The 4 English Skills: Listening,Speaking, Reading and Writing πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Grammar and Vocabulary development I USE:πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ ADULTS: Oxbridge,British Council & IELTS English lesson materials on many interesting subjects πŸ¦„ CHILDREN: Age and Grade appropriate teaching materials which are INTERESTING and INVOLVING 🌈 My FOCUS:πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ ADULTS: Increase your SPEAKING & CONVERSATIONAL ability. Speak with CONFIDENCE Improve your IELTS grades Ace your interviewπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ CHILDREN: Improve your English Speaking fluency Develop your Vocabulary & Grammar Think Creatively Read and Write Competently😊 My style is structured,fun,friendly and very patient.πŸŽ“ Honours Degree from London University πŸ“ƒ TESOL / TEFL certification from the Asian College of Teachers.πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ English National but I am Asia based so Time Zones are not an issue for Asian studentsπŸ•›. Be 5 minutes early for each class.πŸŽ“ If you need to reschedule or cancel a class then please let me know 6 hours πŸ•› in advance. Show less
  • Red Dragon Marketing
    Executive Director
    Red Dragon Marketing May 2015 - Present
    Bangkok
    Regional Marketing and RTM Consulting. Asia Pacific. Sales, Marketing and Route To Market Excellence. Food and Drinks. Consumer Packaged Goods.Achievements: - Headed new Beverage Business Development for DKSH in South East Asia and structured drinks sales and distribution within DKSH to manage the start up Carlsberg,Tuborg and Yoma Beer business in Myanmar . - Employed and trained a dedicated Sales Manager and full On Premise team to manage this new trade channel… Show more Regional Marketing and RTM Consulting. Asia Pacific. Sales, Marketing and Route To Market Excellence. Food and Drinks. Consumer Packaged Goods.Achievements: - Headed new Beverage Business Development for DKSH in South East Asia and structured drinks sales and distribution within DKSH to manage the start up Carlsberg,Tuborg and Yoma Beer business in Myanmar . - Employed and trained a dedicated Sales Manager and full On Premise team to manage this new trade channel for DKSH in Myanmar. - Pitched for and won the Ichitan RTD bottled tea business for DKSH in Myanmar. - Reduced Route To Market operating costs for Ichitan in Thailand, through DKSH, by 20 million baht. - Re launched Eau Kulen Mineral Water in Cambodia for DKSH following their 30% equity stake in this growing brand. - Identified and set up Distribution options for The British Dispensary Group in ASEAN and in China. (Snake Brand Cooling Powder, Sketolene Mosquito Repellant, Scacare Skin range and Tea Tree bath gel) - Worked on Route To Market initiatives & NPD for American Licorice's Cambodian based Aprati Foods subsidiary. - Working on Business Development for Food Creation Co. Ltd (High End Seafood and Wagyu Beef distributors) in Bangkok, Thailand Show less
  • Bec-Tero Entertainment Pcl
    Consultant
    Bec-Tero Entertainment Pcl Jan 2017 - Feb 2019
    Myanmar
    BEC-TERO Entertainment Public Co. Ltd. is an entertainment conglomerate in Thailand that organizes and promotes concerts, owns record labels and produces films and television shows. It is a subsidiary of BEC World Public Co. Ltd., which also owns Bangkok Entertainment Co. Ltd., operator of Thai TV Color Channel 3.In Myanmar BEC TERO has a JV with Forever group and produces TV content for MRTV4 and Channel 7. The Concerts and Events business is under development with… Show more BEC-TERO Entertainment Public Co. Ltd. is an entertainment conglomerate in Thailand that organizes and promotes concerts, owns record labels and produces films and television shows. It is a subsidiary of BEC World Public Co. Ltd., which also owns Bangkok Entertainment Co. Ltd., operator of Thai TV Color Channel 3.In Myanmar BEC TERO has a JV with Forever group and produces TV content for MRTV4 and Channel 7. The Concerts and Events business is under development with international acts slotted to play in Yangon Show less
  • Osotspa Co.,Ltd.
    President International (Osotspa)
    Osotspa Co.,Ltd. Jan 2009 - Apr 2015
    Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand
    Building Osotspa's Energy Drink brands - SHARK and M-150 - Internationally.Based in Bangkok, ThailandM-150 is the flag-ship brand of OSOTSPA. The No.1 selling brand in the Thai energy drink market, commanding more than 50% market-share and available at 95% of all retail outlets, Also, a major brand in Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, China, Japan, Indonesia.SHARK is an energy drink which is available in a number of variations including carbonated and non carbonated versions… Show more Building Osotspa's Energy Drink brands - SHARK and M-150 - Internationally.Based in Bangkok, ThailandM-150 is the flag-ship brand of OSOTSPA. The No.1 selling brand in the Thai energy drink market, commanding more than 50% market-share and available at 95% of all retail outlets, Also, a major brand in Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, China, Japan, Indonesia.SHARK is an energy drink which is available in a number of variations including carbonated and non carbonated versions. The drink is manufactured in Thailand by the Osotspa Co. Ltd in Bangkok, and in Europe by Pfanner in Austria.Achievements:- Established Osotspa Europe Ltd operation based in Cyprus where SHARK Energy Drink is the number 1 player. Board Member. - Grew SHARK Energy Drink's dominant position in Yemen and other Middle Eastern markets. - Addressed 'parallel trading' problem into Cyprus for SHARK by price harmonisation and improved the relationship with Photos Photiades - the local importer and distributor. - Identified and appointed a strong new Managing Director for Osotspa Europe Ltd based in Cyprus. - Set up an Osotspa JV in Myanmar for local production and distribution of SHARK Energy Drink with Loi Hein (Alpine Water) company. M-150 the leading Thai Energy Drink is now imported by this Myanmar JV. - Appointed a new Indonesian GM for PT M-150 and replaced the underperforming Ex Pat team in Jakarta. - Analysed alternative Indonesian distribution options and appointed new distributors to grow M-150 in place of underperforming distributors in key Indonesian regions. A multi distributor approach. - Developed new,relevant, 360 degree advertising campaign for M-150 which cut through to Indonesian consumers and significantly boosted M-150 brand awareness in this key market.2013/14 international business saw growth in both net sales value and net operating profit. Sales up 10 up cent in Indonesia and Osotspa International profit growth in double digits. Show less
  • The Heineken Company
    Regional General Manager, Business Development
    The Heineken Company 1999 - 2008
    Singapore
    β€’M&A. Delivered strategic and business planning, re-engineering plus analysis and negotiation of new market acquisitions for APBL. (Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd.)β€’APBL’s corporate operating costs and organisational structure uncompetitive. Identified 10 key areas of opportunity yielding cost savings of S$75 million. Developed strategic plan and savings plan and implemented roll out.β€’ Need for APBL to grow beyond current market base. Identified, and recommended potential JV partners in… Show more β€’M&A. Delivered strategic and business planning, re-engineering plus analysis and negotiation of new market acquisitions for APBL. (Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd.)β€’APBL’s corporate operating costs and organisational structure uncompetitive. Identified 10 key areas of opportunity yielding cost savings of S$75 million. Developed strategic plan and savings plan and implemented roll out.β€’ Need for APBL to grow beyond current market base. Identified, and recommended potential JV partners in India. Led APB acquisition team in negotiations with Indian brewers.β€’Responsible for the marketing and sales of Guinness in Singapore. Developed new award winning advertising and grew share in declining categoryβ€’ Structured, appointed and led new commercial team whilst on secondment to F&N Coca -Cola in Malaysia in 1999.β€’Accountable for the RM30mn commercial P&L at F&N Coca Cola Show less
  • Seagram Asia Pacific
    Regional Business And Strategic Planning Director
    Seagram Asia Pacific 1995 - 1999
    Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand
    β€’Responsible for the development and implementation of Business and Strategic planning by market within Asia Pacific.β€’Established detailed Seagram and competitive volume/financial databases by channel and by market for domestic and duty free business. β€’Led proactive affiliate brainstorming groups to obtain solutions for key brand and business units e.g. build new brands in Korea by promoting leakage from Military and Duty Free channels into Domestic channels. This resulted in 6%… Show more β€’Responsible for the development and implementation of Business and Strategic planning by market within Asia Pacific.β€’Established detailed Seagram and competitive volume/financial databases by channel and by market for domestic and duty free business. β€’Led proactive affiliate brainstorming groups to obtain solutions for key brand and business units e.g. build new brands in Korea by promoting leakage from Military and Duty Free channels into Domestic channels. This resulted in 6% growth for Royal Salute Scotch whisky in 1 year.β€’Structured regional methodology and reduced strategic planning timeframe from 6 months to 3 months. Focused on need to reduce regional overheads by 15%. Set up computer program which generated volume and value forecasts based on historical regression and GDP growth. Show less
  • Seagram Thailand
    Marketing Director ,Thailand
    Seagram Thailand 1993 - 1995
    Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand
    β€’Drove the marketing and sales of all Seagram and agency brands in Thailand (e.g. Chivas Regal, Gallo’s Wines, Passport Scotch and Absolut Vodka). β€’Improved sales revenue and business operating income that had been flat for past 4 years by focusing more on spending efficiencies. Generated a 26% volume increase, 350k cases to 443k cases. Net sales also increased by US$5 million and business operating income increased by 12%, US$13.7 million to US$15.3 million.β€’Launched new advertising… Show more β€’Drove the marketing and sales of all Seagram and agency brands in Thailand (e.g. Chivas Regal, Gallo’s Wines, Passport Scotch and Absolut Vodka). β€’Improved sales revenue and business operating income that had been flat for past 4 years by focusing more on spending efficiencies. Generated a 26% volume increase, 350k cases to 443k cases. Net sales also increased by US$5 million and business operating income increased by 12%, US$13.7 million to US$15.3 million.β€’Launched new advertising campaigns for Chivas Regal and Something Special and grew case sales from 195,000 to 210,000 in one year. β€’Set up and implemented direct marketing program which qualified and targeted 1,000,000 names of active users in past month of Chivas Regal. Increased brand loyalty from 18% to 40%, and reduced switching between competitor JWBL and Chivas. US$30mn P+L accountability. Show less
  • Diageo
    Marketing Director ,Thailand (Idv)
    Diageo 1991 - 1993
    β€’Set up and ran the marketing JV for IDV brands in Thailand (J&B whisky, Baileys and Smirnoff.) This included preparation and implementation of marketing plans and strategies covering the full business mix, as well as responsibility for the marketing department activitiesβ€’Established Marketing Department within Thai joint venture distribution company by successful recruitment of qualified marketing staff, and provided product knowledge training to improve skill sets in market research… Show more β€’Set up and ran the marketing JV for IDV brands in Thailand (J&B whisky, Baileys and Smirnoff.) This included preparation and implementation of marketing plans and strategies covering the full business mix, as well as responsibility for the marketing department activitiesβ€’Established Marketing Department within Thai joint venture distribution company by successful recruitment of qualified marketing staff, and provided product knowledge training to improve skill sets in market research, advertising, sales promotion, and so forth.β€’Set Up P+L responsibility, which required key financial controls and computer systems to value and monitor marketing, spends inventory costs and logistics. Reduced inventory costs by 10% using β€œjust in time” systems.β€’Overcame trade antagonism towards new JV by making smooth transfer of brands from previous distributor. Main reasons for this success were consistent pricing and trading terms.β€’Pounds sterling 15mn P+L responsibility. Show less
  • Diageo
    Marketing Manager, Portugal (Idv)
    Diageo 1989 - 1991
    Lisbon Area, Portugal
    β€’Managed the acquisition of Sileno Trading Company, a national marketing company, and installed first marketing department with needed functions. Recruited, selected and trained marketing and brand managers.β€’Created treble digit % growth of Croft brandy, an under performing brand, and improved annual sales from 50,000 cases to 150,000 cases while increasing Southern District numerical distribution from 40% to 90%. This was done by leveraging the strength of J&B and by strong trade… Show more β€’Managed the acquisition of Sileno Trading Company, a national marketing company, and installed first marketing department with needed functions. Recruited, selected and trained marketing and brand managers.β€’Created treble digit % growth of Croft brandy, an under performing brand, and improved annual sales from 50,000 cases to 150,000 cases while increasing Southern District numerical distribution from 40% to 90%. This was done by leveraging the strength of J&B and by strong trade relations.β€’Grew J&B Rare from 12,000 cases to 15,000 cases per year and treble digit % growth of Baileys from 4,000 cases to 8,000 cases, mostly through improved distribution and clear pricing strategies Show less
  • Diageo
    European Area Manager (Idv)
    Diageo 1987 - 1989
    β€’Launched the β€œnew age” young image Malibu white spirit within Southern Europe, and sold 327,000 cases in France alone.β€’Declining brown spirits category led to white spirits growth in Europe and the launch of Archers in Southern Europe, particularly Greece and Spain. Achieved 21,000 cases in year 1 mostly by leveraging Cinzano’s distribution strength.
  • Associated British Foods Plc
    European Area Manager (Twinings Tea)
    Associated British Foods Plc 1984 - 1987
    β€’ Extensive new product developmentβ€’ Distributor appointments and management
  • The Coca-Cola Company
    Territory Supervisor - Francophone Africa
    The Coca-Cola Company 1980 - 1984
    β€’Distributor management and Launch of β€œCoke is it” in French West Africa.β€’Adapted international campaign for local markets. β€’Grew share to 65% from 54% in Cameroun

Keith Harris Skills

Strategic Planning Marketing Sales Acquisitions Re Engineering Mergers Business Development Forecasting Product Development Start Ups Management Project Planning Fmcg Business Planning Marketing Strategy Brand Management Key Account Management Strategy Business Strategy Marketing Management New Business Development Sales Management Sales Operations International Business P&l Management Direct Marketing Market Planning Negotiation Market Research Marketing Communications Brand Development Advertising Customer Insight International Marketing Leadership Integrated Marketing Trade Marketing Digital Marketing Pricing Competitive Analysis Fast Moving Consumer Goods

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Keith Harris works for Amazingtalker

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Keith Harris's current role is Senior Level English Teacher at AmazingTalker.

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Keith Harris's email address is keithdharris@me.com

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Keith Harris attended Asia College Of Teachers, Royal Holloway, University Of London, University Of London.

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Keith Harris has interest in Computers, 'digital, Scuba Diving, Theatre, Photography, Travel.

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Keith Harris has skills like Strategic Planning, Marketing, Sales, Acquisitions, Re Engineering, Mergers, Business Development, Forecasting, Product Development, Start Ups, Management, Project Planning.

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Keith Harris's colleagues are Carole Pickard, Christina Liu, 郭子正, Teacher Aj, Chang Tina, Bryan J Benevolence, Michelle Kuo.

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