Alexia: COO/Managing Director - France

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Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: France

Home Country: France

Experience

CEO Europe of a luxury cosmetics company with strong retail, operational marketing and business development expertise

Major Achievements

115 people managed • Defined the strategy for conquering local customers and returning to growth; implementation of a roadmap • Management, reorganization and professionalization of the business development & training, marketing, digital & communication, operations and human resources departments • Analyzed and optimized the distribution network; growth plan by distribution channel (5* hotels, spas) and opened new distribution channels (medispas) • Implemented actions and partnerships to develop brand awareness • Developed and implemented a specific 360° go-to-market roadmap for Germany and the UK Sell out YTD08 2023 +8.4%; #1 fragrances, #1 makeup, #6 skincare, #1 animations

Industry Sector Competencies

• Software
• Xerox
• Consumer Goods
• Valmont Group, The Body Shop

Professional Objectives

• Function: General Manager, CEO
• Interim Manager: Yes
• Permanent Position: Yes
• Operational: Yes
• Availability: Full time
• Prefered Locations: Paris, France

Additional Professional Interests

• Operational Coaching on demand
• Non Executive Director Assignments

Countries Covered

• France

Operational Competencies

• Business development (Expert)
• New product or service launch (Expert)
• Geographical expansion (Expert)
• Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)