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Belgium

France

France

Established since 2000, PIERRES DE GASCOGNE is a ‘boutique’ real estate agency, located in the rural department of le GERS, focused on selecting and offering it’s French and international clients a choice of selected properties with authentic Character and Charm.

Boras, Sweden

- Director of Strategy and M&A, 07/2013 to 08/2015- Corporate Marketing Director, 01/2011 to 06/2013- Brand & Marketing Director, 01/2009 to 12/2010- Business Development Director, 08/2007 to 12/2008In 8 years, the Group – a combination of multiple acquisitions – went through two major economic downturns and 4 CEO’s. During this turbulent times, we were able to right size the organization, implement a number of critical strategic initiatives, and… Show more - Director of Strategy and M&A, 07/2013 to 08/2015- Corporate Marketing Director, 01/2011 to 06/2013- Brand & Marketing Director, 01/2009 to 12/2010- Business Development Director, 08/2007 to 12/2008In 8 years, the Group – a combination of multiple acquisitions – went through two major economic downturns and 4 CEO’s. During this turbulent times, we were able to right size the organization, implement a number of critical strategic initiatives, and regaining profitability since 2014.STRATEGY- Development and implementation of Group-wide strategic planning framework across the group’s brand portfolio (10 brands)- Management of 3 divestment projects (M&A scope)- Consulting on the strategy process for non-performing business units (Norwegian business – Wenaas, French Business – Lafont & Bragard - Bespoke business unit)BRANDING AND MARKETING- Contribution to the strategic re-positioning of the group’s leading brand (FristadsKansas)- Management of the Global Brand Portfolio consolidation process from 25+ to 11 brands- Implemented Product Life Cycle Management and Stage-Gate New Product Development processes across categories and brands (training and coaching)- Created New Corporate Visual Identity and WEB-site for Kwintet- Implementation of a complexity reduction program to rationalize the product portfolio, resulting in an SKU count reduction of c. 30 % (from c. 30k to 20k SKUs across 7 brands in the Heavy Workwear category)- Leading the definition and sharpening of 7 Brand DNA’s to further strengthen the concepts of our Heavy Workwear categoryBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT- Assessment and initiation of a sustainability project (Circular Economy for workwear garments)- Initiation and driver behind the Groups’ Digital Transformation journey- Introduction of Quarterly Sales Cycles with promotional offers- Successful roll-out of a Sales Excellence Program across 7 markets (Sweden, Norway, Germany, Austria, France, UK and The Netherlands) Show less

Brussels Area, Belgium - Prague Czech Republic

- Business Development Manager, 07/2004 to 07/2007- Marketing Manager, 01/2003 to 06/2004- European Sales & Customer Service Manager, 02/2002 to 01/2003- Area Sales & Development Manager - Central Europe, Prague 12/1999 to 02/2002The company was founded in 1997. During my 7 years, we developed and grew the business organically from €25M to €100M in sales, through geographic expansion and effective partnerships with leading wholesalers in Europe… Show more - Business Development Manager, 07/2004 to 07/2007- Marketing Manager, 01/2003 to 06/2004- European Sales & Customer Service Manager, 02/2002 to 01/2003- Area Sales & Development Manager - Central Europe, Prague 12/1999 to 02/2002The company was founded in 1997. During my 7 years, we developed and grew the business organically from €25M to €100M in sales, through geographic expansion and effective partnerships with leading wholesalers in Europe, the implementation of efficient operating processes and the crafting of a strong brand identity and positioning. The company was acquired by Kwintet in March 2007.STRATEGY- Co-elaboration of the strategic plan as basis to support the sale of the company to KWINTET AB (process initiated early 2006)- Active participation to the company’s sales process including the performing of 5 Management Presentations to potential acquiresMARKETING- Creation and structuring of the Marketing function including the delivery of Product Portfolio evolution & new Communication strategy, Budget & Forecasting- Contribution to various strategic initiatives, including the development of a new brand positioning and product range, and designing of new commercial and pricing conditions BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT- Heading the European Sales Team and responsible for defining the Commercial Strategy & Budget follow-up – 23 countries (Europe) – c. 65 Wholesalers – 8 Sales Managers- Greenfield set up of Central European (CE) Distribution network (9 CE markets including German Distribution network) (location: Prague – Czech Republic) Show less

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

Introduction of new beverage packaging applications in Central & Eastern European Markets (Prague, Czech Republic)

Barcelona Area, Spain

Various positions including:- Export Sales & Marketing Manager (Barcelona, Spain - 2 years)Responsible for worldwide marketing and sales for Gas and Water Metering calibration equipment- Sales & Business Development Manager (Prague, Czech Republic - 4 years)Successful set-up of the company’s new subsidiary in the Czech RepublicGrowing a 50% market share in domestic gas metering within 4 years of activity- Sales Engineer Industrial Metering & Regulation Equipment… Show more Various positions including:- Export Sales & Marketing Manager (Barcelona, Spain - 2 years)Responsible for worldwide marketing and sales for Gas and Water Metering calibration equipment- Sales & Business Development Manager (Prague, Czech Republic - 4 years)Successful set-up of the company’s new subsidiary in the Czech RepublicGrowing a 50% market share in domestic gas metering within 4 years of activity- Sales Engineer Industrial Metering & Regulation Equipment (Belgium - 2 years)Sales of industrial gas metering and regulation systems to the Belgian industrial markets Show less

Executive Education, Accelerated Development Program

Post-Graduate In Business Administration

Master'S Degree, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing And Robot Engineering