Lucy: COO/Managing Director - UK
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Position: COO/Managing Director
Nationality: UK
Home Country: Netherlands (The)
Experience
Strategic Chief Commercial Officer with over thirty years of experience in global brands. Proven board-level leader, driving commercial strategies and achieving 25% year-on-year growth.
Major Achievements
- Recognised for sustainability initiatives, earning an Ecovadis Silver Award.
- Delivered a new commercial strategy, encompassing a new global pricing architecture. Accomplished a 3% increase in intake margin and improved LFL sales from -24% to +10% in a year.
-Skilled in managing large teams, enhancing profitability, and navigating complex environments. Recognised for sustainability initiatives, earning an Ecovadis Silver Award. Expertise in commercial strategy, team engagement, and fostering collaborative, dynamic work environments focused on sustainable growth and innovation, particularly in digital sales and market expansion.
- Spearheaded digital transformation efforts, enhancing e-commerce capabilities which contributed to a 15% increase in online sales.
Industry Sector Competencies
• Consumer GoodsProfessional Objectives
• Function: Chief Commercial Officer/VP/CEO• Interim Manager: Yes
• Permanent Position: Yes
• Operational: Yes
• Availability: Full time, Coaching on demand
• Prefered Locations: The Netherlands, however flexible
Additional Professional Interests
• Operational Coaching on demand• Non Executive Director Assignments
• Personal Financial Investment: 150-350K USD
Countries Covered
• Netherlands (The)Operational Competencies
• AI strategy (Professional)• DEI strategy (Professional)
• ESG & sustainability strategy (Expert)
• Business development (Expert)
• Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)
• New product or service launch (Expert)
• Geographical expansion (Expert)
• Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)
• Close down or sell off (Expert)
• Pre or post investment audit (Professional)