PROFILEExecutive Vice President and General Manager with over 20 years track record of transforming and growing businesses in the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and South East Asia.Excel in rapidly adapting to diverse environments, identifying the underlying issues facing businesses, and devising strategies to turn around underperforming business units. I have also reoriented businesses, and secured resource commitments from global senior executives.With experience in leading teams of several hundred across multiple functions and geographies, my skills lie in engaging with multiple stakeholders and restructuring businesses to address current challenges and achieve future goals. Achieved results by reducing costs, growing businesses rapidly, increasing market penetration and gaining market shares. During last few years, I have been given various industry awards for marketing effectiveness, game changing advertising, and differentiated product innovation.Currently, Executive Vice President for Infant Nutrition & Dairy in Indonesia with Nestle Group. Previously, I was Category General Manager for Dairy in Vietnam, Director & General Manager for the Sparkling Beverages in the United States, led sales division of Natural & Specialty Channel in the United States, and served as a Global Brand Director in France.AREAS OF EXPERTISE♦ Business turnaround♦ Accelerating results♦ Averting impending problems ♦ Making sound decisions in complex situations♦ Engendering confidence in people & inspiring them to take risks without fear♦ Leading teams of several hundred across multiple functions and geographies♦ Negotiating with large global retailers & customer accounts♦ Managing global brands & rolling out strategies across markets♦ Aligning stakeholders, including executive teams & global boardsBOARD MEMBERSHIPS Nominated as a member of Governing Council of Effie Asia Pacific Organization.
Listed skills include P&L Management, Business Strategy, Brand Management, Cross Functional Team Leadership, and 40 others.