Nicolai Kargaard Thomsen Email & Phone Number

Copenhagen Metropolitan Area

VRAI is the direct-to-consumer arm of Diamond Foundry, which was founded in 2013. Diamond Foundry has raised $315 million in funding from numerous individuals, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Co-founder of Sun-systems Andy Bechtolsheim, iPod inventor Tony Fadell, Twitter founder Evan Williams, Fidelity, and others.VRAI is a pioneer in the jewelry industry, creating sustainable diamond jewelry that seamlessly blends pioneering science with sophisticated design. Our diamonds are… Show more VRAI is the direct-to-consumer arm of Diamond Foundry, which was founded in 2013. Diamond Foundry has raised $315 million in funding from numerous individuals, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Co-founder of Sun-systems Andy Bechtolsheim, iPod inventor Tony Fadell, Twitter founder Evan Williams, Fidelity, and others.VRAI is a pioneer in the jewelry industry, creating sustainable diamond jewelry that seamlessly blends pioneering science with sophisticated design. Our diamonds are grown in the world's only zero-emissions foundry located in America's Pacific Northwest and offered in a range of beautifully cut shapes directly to consumers through VRAI.com and VRAI stores across North America, Europe and China. Show less

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Veepee is a leading online retail player in Europe with a turnover of +4bn EUR and operations in 12 countries. My responsibilities include overseeing Veepee's B2C and B2B operations in the Nordics.To expand its presence in the Scandinavian markets, Veepee acquired a Danish start-up and I was brought on board to lead the integration process and drive growth in the region. We achieved double-digit B2C growth and established a winning key account management and buying team, and secured… Show more Veepee is a leading online retail player in Europe with a turnover of +4bn EUR and operations in 12 countries. My responsibilities include overseeing Veepee's B2C and B2B operations in the Nordics.To expand its presence in the Scandinavian markets, Veepee acquired a Danish start-up and I was brought on board to lead the integration process and drive growth in the region. We achieved double-digit B2C growth and established a winning key account management and buying team, and secured partnerships with all top-notch Scandinavian brands in the Fashion, Accessories, and Home categories, which helped us expand our product offerings and grow Veepee's business across Europe. Show less

Hamburg Area, Germany

As the deputy GM and Commercial Director for ECCO Central Europe in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Poland, we successfully transformed the company to a premium brand through new distribution and marketing development and exceeded the margin and profit targets.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

I worked with the EVP of Sales and Global Head of Retail to lead the transition of our company from wholesale to a retail-oriented model. During this time, I developed and managed ECCO's direct-to-consumer roadmap, which included implementing new merchandise and buying processes across the entire company. I also drove the omnichannel customer experience roadmap.In addition, I led the development of new market entry plans and was a member of the senior taskforce team that drove the… Show more I worked with the EVP of Sales and Global Head of Retail to lead the transition of our company from wholesale to a retail-oriented model. During this time, I developed and managed ECCO's direct-to-consumer roadmap, which included implementing new merchandise and buying processes across the entire company. I also drove the omnichannel customer experience roadmap.In addition, I led the development of new market entry plans and was a member of the senior taskforce team that drove the transformation roadmap for ECCO Europe's organization and business. Show less

Istanbul Area, Turkey

I was responsible for ECCO's market entry into Turkey through owned and operated stores.

Lucerne Area, Switzerland

As the Global Commercial Lead for ECCO's Leather Goods business unit, together with the team, I repositioned the brand around ECCO's extensive leather knowledge, and developed new distribution channels to support this new positioning, driving high growth for the category/business unit.

Esbjerg Area, Denmark

As the right-hand person to the EVP of Brand & Products, I provided support on matters related to organisational design, growth planning, and budget reviews. Additionally, I worked as the program manager for ECCO's global sales and product business transformation program, where I led the implementation of new customer segmentation models aimed at driving customer, service, and product match.

Esbjerg Area, Denmark

I led business development for brand and products at the HQ level. My responsibilities included identifying growth opportunities, setting brand and product strategies in collaboration with Product Business Unit Leaders, overseeing global price positioning and providing market insights on product pricing to the product teams.

Esbjerg Area, Denmark

I was responsible for integrating and developing a deeper understanding of finance within the brand and product team. This included driving the yearly budget process for the brand and product area, building financial models to support decision-making for new product introductions, and optimizing profit and margins. Additionally, I provided support to the department executive with managing and reporting to the supervisory board.

Indonesia, Denmark, Usa

International Management Trainee at ECCO.Production (August 2007 - July 2008), Indonesia.Brand & Product (August 2008 - April 2009), HQ.Sales and Retail (April 2009 - December 2009), USA.Finance (January 2010 - February 2010), HQ.

Leadership Communication With Impact

Cba, Business Administration

Higher National Diploma, Business

Eite, Production, Wholesale/Retail, Branding, Business Development

Each year ECCO Sko A/S offers a group of selected trainees the opportunity to develop personally and professionally while expanding.

Hhx, Business