I am currently retired. I am glad to assist my contacts and others in networking, direction, business contacts and editing. But, I am now focusing on teaching English, pursuing my spirituality, staying fit and continuing to enjoy the wonders of Croatia and its surrounds.

Retired International Business Development Executive with over 35 years of experience in the mass market and mastige cosmetics and toiletries categories. Current projects include matching quality companies with trusted distributors in China, Singapore and Korea.

Advised company in obtaining exclusive distribution rights to cosmetic and toiletry brands.

Directed all cosmetic and OTC licensee/distributors and new business initiatives in the territory.• Increased FOB sales from $1.7mil to $9.3mil over the 2002-08 period. In-market sales to the trade in 2008 exceeded $20million. • Expanded business to China, India, U.A.E., Lebanon, Kuwait, Israel, Turkey, Jordan, New Zealand, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Taiwan.• Converted low margin licensing operations to finished goods distributors in two largest markets, Australia and South Africa.• Fostered corporate initiatives for improvement in forecasting, intranet product information and product line expansion to international partners.• Improved profit margins via “right pricing” planning and execution.

• Recruited to direct management of twenty-eight licensees and distributors in twenty-six countries. Increased sales in the largest licensees, Australia (20%) and Japan (42%) in 1997. • Devised and implemented a survival plan in response to the “Asian Financial Crisis”. As local economies radically contracted, I maintained the brand’s presence and grew contribution by 12%.• Led marketing programs focused on customer retention, refined targeting to new consumers, and value enhancement promotions. These efforts defended current franchises and build market share at the expense of competition.

Worked with internaional distributors and licensees to develop new and existing presence for Finesse, Salon Selectives, Suave and Degree brands.