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Gold Coast, Qld, Au

Australia

Australia

Established and maintained a global business that delivers brand management, importing, exporting, and worldwide sourcing. Unlocked new trading opportunities for clients through the identification of new international markets and leading gap identification exercises. Assumed full P&L accountability of multi-million-dollar operations while managing budgets, forecasts, and reporting. Provided leadership to a geographically dispersed team ensuring strategic priorities and project deliverables were met. Successfully launched multiple listed Australian brands internationally.

Sydney, Australia

Focused on expanding Metcash into foreign markets to drive market penetration and revenue growth across 3P Retail, B2B and B2C areas. Led the design of country-specific marketing plans, business strategy, budget, entry plans, and procedures. Created international trading opportunities by negotiating business terms with a local Australian supplier. Enabled entry and market penetration in Myanmar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and several middle eastern countries, which generated millions per annum.

United Arab Emirates

Launched 6 new stores, both company-owned and franchised stores. Reduced capital investment by 9% by forecasting, identifying risks and determining the optimal stock/product mix. Increased competitive positioning by 22% and delivered month-over-month growth in revenues, profits, and market share by 8%.

United Arab Emirates

Established 5 stores in the Middle East, generating millions in annual revenue and increasing market share. Imported directly from around the world, with the aim to be 5% to 10% cheaper on everyday selling prices at store level, which we did manage to achieve.

United Arab Emirates

Maintained 100% team retention of 22 procurement specialists. Launched new offices in Bangkok, Indonesia, China, and Hong Kong and contributed to growing 12 new stores across different regions. Strengthen revenue streams by 15%, boosted sales by 30%, added 25% to the bottom line, and consolidated the number of supplies by 40%.

South Africa

Highlights/Achievements: Launched a multi-store business and built it to exceptional business value and returns, with a strong team of store, warehouse, and distribution personnel; managed product sourcing from 1- international locations, oversaw budgeting, and headed all product design, marketing, merchandising, sales, import-export, and channel activities. Grew annual revenues to $1.8M. Established 4 store locations. Expanded monthly shipping containers to 4.

South Africa