Shawn
Sales & Marketing Director - USA - iCEO #70950

Experience

SENIOR EXECUTIVE – OMNI-CHANNEL RETAIL + CONSUMER GOODS INDUSTRY. Global brand building and turnaround specialist, best-in-class omni-channel brink & mortar and eCommerce operator, consumer experience focused, wholesale expert, entrepreneurial and charismatic leader with consistent achievements in delivering strong commercial, financial, go-to-market, and operational results.

Major Achievements

Defined, effectively communicated and executed retail strategy that drove top-line sales, gross margin improvements, cost reductions and EBIT growth resulting in dramatic performance improvements and credit from investors on stock price for Columbia Sportswear direct-to-consumer business that resulted in 125+% increase in sales and 250+% in EBIT from FY2012 to FY2016.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Consumer Goods

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO or COO for a smaller < $300M company, or CRO Head of Retail/DTC and Head of International for a larger company > $300M in sales.

Sector: Apparel, accessories, footwear, youth, luggage and home.

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: I am willing to relocate as required.

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment: 150-350K USD

Countries Covered

Dubai

Germany

Netherlands

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

Business development (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)