I am a global brand-builder with deep operating and leadership experience in the retail and consumer industry. As a C-level business leader, advisor, board member, and investor, I have built an extensive management track-record creating, growing, and transforming category-defining brands worldwide.EXPERTISEMy areas of expertise include brand, product, retail, international expansion, and general management. These core competencies I have acquired by launching, operating, and providing full P&L leadership to consumer-facing companies ranging in size from early-stage start-up to 26,000 FTE based in Asia, Europe, and Americas.My approach to business is strategic, yet pragmatic and I hold the firm belief that people make all the difference. I have strong interpersonal abilities and excel at working in a cross-cultural environment.As a business operator with experience in start-up, high growth, established and turnaround situations - both from public, founder, family, and PE owned companies, I add value across all lifecycle stages and ownership formats.FOCUS NOWMy passion is to grow people, brands, and businesses. This I now do as a hands-on advisor to founder-led companies, in connection with international growth, transformation and M&A assignments, as well as an active board member in start-ups with focus on sustainable and ethical consumption.When time allows, I love the outdoors, enjoying mountain biking, cross country running, kayaking or a swim in the ocean. Raising my daughter though has been by far the most rewarding experience and (hopefully) will also be the greatest achievement to look back on.Specialties: Situational Leadership, Business Strategy, Change & Transformation, General Management, Internationalization, Brand Building, Product Innovation, Omni-Channel Retail, Operations, Strategic Partnerships, Start-Ups, M&A, and Organization.Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: ENTJ