Christophe
COO/Managing Director - France - iCEO #97977

Experience

Twenty-two years at Porsche, including twelve years as Director of Multi-Site Porsche Centers, followed by the position of General Manager of Bentley and Rolls-Royce, based in Monaco and responsible for five countries.

Major Achievements

…and managed teams of up to 80 people, with an average turnover of €75 million. I hold a degree in Marketing and Management, complemented by an MBA in Luxury Management and a Porsche Global General Dealer certificate, which is the highest level of management training for Porsche retailers. I developed the Rolls-Royce brand across five countries, achieving a 40% increase in sales over the past five years. I have received two awards at Rolls-Royce. I also serve as the West Europe Dealer Representative on Bentley’s Board, demonstrating the trust placed in me and my ability to negotiate with both the manufacturer and the retailers.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

IT/Computer Hardware

Automotive

Retail automotive industry

Professional Objectives

Function: Manager

Sector: Automotive industry

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Middle east

Countries Covered

France

Monaco

Operational Competencies

Business development (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Pre or post investment audit (Expert)