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Bangkok, Th

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Role: Provided interim management and consulting services to SMEs, focusing on expanding operations in Asia and Europe.Key Achievements:- Successfully assisted a company in creating detailed project management plans, timelines, and resource allocation.- Advised companies on market entry strategies and expansion plans, helping them grow their presence in Asia. Leveraged an extensive premium network in marketing agencies, corporate establishment, and strategic expansion.- Conducted pro bono advisory work to support the growth and development of SMEs.Expertise:- Strategic planning and execution for market entry and expansion in Asia.- Project management for establishing new factories and optimizing supply chain operations.- Business development and growth strategies tailored to the Asian market.- Zug (CH), Valencia (ES), Bangkok (TH)**Note:** This part-time role not only serves as a stepping stone towards my interim management journey but also positions me favorably for a permanent role within your organization. It offers the unique opportunity to engage with customers across Asia and Europe, fostering valuable connections and insights along the way.

Hochdorf, Luzern, Ch

As Head of Baby Care Brand International and Management Strategy, reporting to CEO, I was responsible for determining aligned strategic plans for deployment with CEO and BOD strategic objectives and strategies. I provide a clear focus across each region, focusing on China CBEC, APAC, LATAM and EMEA. I am directly responsible for integrating then expanding e-Commerce channel as a key strategic pillar for Asia and Europe regions. I am accountable for directly managing, coaching and mentoring Sales team of 5 Sales Managers, 1 in LATAM, 1 in Europe, 1 in Singapore, 1 across APAC and 1 e-Commerce Sales Manager. Key achievements include:◼ Closed agreements to double sales volumes in Singapore and with China CBEC to grow double digit turnover, to convert divisions from loss positions into profit.◼ Delivered ~ 25% sales growth in SG by deploying and expand Ecommerce accounts including Lazada, Shoppe and retailers as Cold Storage and Fair price.◼ Delivered ~60% growth in China CBEC by ammonizing assortment, focusing on key accounts including TMALL and JD by improving Marketing activation with B2B and B2C customers.

Lenzburg, Aargau, Ch

In my role as Sales Director for Asia at Hero Group, reporting directly to the Vice President of Global Export, I held comprehensive responsibilities encompassing P&L, A&P, sales, business development, marketing, distribution, sales distributor training and e-Commerce channels. My scope encompassed the design and execution of the retail strategy, with a keen focus on achieving expansion objectives throughout Asia. This included strategic initiatives in Retail, Food Service, Hospitality, E-commerce, Airlines CX, SGX, GA and Duty-Free channels, involving the management of Hero, Hero Baby, Organix, and Corny brands.Within this role, I supervised an Area Sales Manager in the APAC region, contributing to enhanced P&L in core countries. I coordinated Sales activities across approximately 25 Distributors and teams, providing effective training for around 300 distributor staff across diverse Asian regions. This demanding role required strategic acumen and effective leadership to drive success across multiple channels and markets.Key achievements include:◼ Drove substantial improvements in the P&L of key countries. Oversaw 25 distributors and teams, delivering meticulous training to 300+ staff members across Asia.◼ Collaborated with multicultural partners and stakeholders across five production sites in CH, DE, ES, UK, Egypt & Turkey dealing with diverse categories and brands within the Hero Group.◼ I was responsible for design and execution of retail strategy, delivering expansion focus across Asia, focusing on Retail, Food Service, Hospitality, E-commerce, Airlines CX, SGX, GA and Duty Free channels with Hero, Hero Baby, Organix and Corny Snacks brands.

Lenzburg, Aargau, Ch

As Regional Sales Manager, APAC, Hero Switzerland, reporting to Export Director, I was responsible for business delivery for APAC countries, operating from Hong Kong representing all brands of Hero Group, including Hero (Jams), Hero Baby, Organix (Baby Food), Corny (Healthy Snacks) and Schwartau (Jams). Key achievements include: ◼ Aided Hong Kong Office function to increased OP and turnover, expected to deliver double digit growth.◼ Relocated and also promoted from Hero Spain to Hero Asia, reporting to Hero Switzerland / Group.◼ Took responsibility for APAC for all brands and growth, delivering +x~% for Indonesia, +x~% for Philippines, +x~% in Australia, +x~% in Vietnam, +x~% for Cambodia and +x~% for the Maldives.◼ Part of team that won competition where evaluators were CEO, COO, CFO, HR VP / Marketing VP.

Lenzburg, Aargau, Ch

As Export Key Account Manager, reporting to Export Director, I was responsible for LATAM and APAC for Hero Jams and Baby Food operating from Murcia in Spain. I was required to develop business directly with retailers / indirectly with distributors for €3m business. Key achievements include: ◼ Coordinated organization at launching events for largest baby and maternity fair in Chile to then introduce Hero Jams for Food Service channel.◼ In Peru launched Hero Baby to exclusive retailer, Tottus Supermarket.◼Launched Hero Baby in Cambodia / Mongolia to consolidate business to deliver double digit growth.

Les Cerqueux, Pays De La Loire, Fr

Master, Marketing Management And Commercial Management, By Esic.

Degree In Business Administration, Business Administration & Marketing