MY EXPERIENCES.
I am a senior leader with 26 years of professional experience. I worked 20 years for NIKE, the world #1 and leader in the sports industry as a General Manager & Senior Director, and as a Manager in other companies in the area of fashion and retail with a focus on Sales, Retail & Marketing. I led big businesses and highly diverse teams, have been part of senior management teams in EMEA and worked in different marketplaces with a strong focus on the digital Wholesale & Retail elevation and acceleration.
Now I share my knowledge and support others to benefit from my experiences and expertise.
MY EXPERIENCES.
General Management.
General responsibility, P&L and Marketplace Management inspiring and serving consumer demand while delivering results and growth. Leading highly diverse cross-functional teams.
Retail & Marketing.
Developing Retail & Brand strategies in various industries (e.g Sport, Fashion) to deliver top-line growth and strengthen the connection to consumers, brand voice and brand strength.
Sales Management.
Leading big businesses (>$1B), teams (>200 HC) and marketplaces in EMEA (DACH + CE). Developing and executing Sales strategies as well as implementing new business models to transform the marketplace.
Team Leadership.
Leading big teams with empathy and a strong focus on diversity, equality and talent development. Re-designing organizational structures, developing new departments and hiring new talents while navigating and communicating in a corporate environment and matrix organization.
Marketplace Development.
Developing digital-led marketplaces in EMEA by thoughtfully executing selective distribution, acceleration, elevation, and trading up strategies.
Project Management.
Driving big projects as a project leader and special expertise contributor. Organizing special events, trade shows, go-to-market meetings, etc.