Lucy
COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #94167

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 Goods

Professional Objectives

Function: Chief Commercial Officer/VP/CEO

Sector: Consumer Goods/Retail

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

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)