Marc
COO/Managing Director - France - iCEO #62413

Experience

SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE – INTERNATIONAL General Management / Strategic Global Vision / International Marketing / Brand Building P&L Responsibility / Organizational Development / Turnaround Leadership Productivity & Efficiency Improvement • Multicultural Team Building & Leadership

Major Achievements

• In 2012, for a french, An innovative concept and global brand startegy has been proposed and accepted, however in front of the worldwide crisiis, the group took the decision to close the business. The closure has been done successfully, without any social and/or political consequences for the group which the leader in luxury cosmetic treatment in France • Grew corporation sales 15% per yeear since 2011 • In Mexico: Grew sales per 3(10 points more than average market growth, yearly) growing from 32 milions USD to 100 milions USD.and net operating profit by 78% for the Mexican subsidiary. Brand Leadership – Instrumental in establishing Clinique as the #1 brand in Treatment and Makeup. • In Belgium ( 2003) Organizational Development & Change – Built the brand organization by appointing a Benelux Marketing Manager assisted by a PR Manager and two Product Managers, a Benelux Sales Manager assisted by a Belgium Sales Manager and a Netherlands Sales Manager, with each being assisted by three Account Executives; and two Training Managers for Belgium and The Netherlands. • In Argentina: Led successful turnaround that generated growth to USD$2+ million and improved market share from five points to 9% for the Argentinian affiliate. • In Chili: Established the main brand as a $15 million one and the national total market leader in skin care treatment – achieved breakeven by the third year and double-digit net operating profit by the sixth year. In Mexico: Employee Expansion & Productivity Improvement – Expanded number of employees from 670 to 1000 to accommodate growth and improved productivity per head by 31%. • In 2008, in Mexico, the group has been ranking among the Mexican TOP COMPANIES by Expansion& Price Water House

Industry Sector Competencies

Consumer Goods

luxury/cosmetics

cosmetics/dermocosmetics

Professional Objectives

Function: MD/CEO

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Europe;Latin-america, Dubai

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment: 150-350K USD

Countries Covered

Chile

France

Italy

Mexico

Operational Competencies

Business development (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)