Experience

TiL-Time
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• DIRECTEUR DES OPERATIONS & ASSOCIE

  • Jan 2020 - Present


RéGénérEssence

• France

• ASSOCIATE FOUNDER OF A PREMIUM LIFESTYLE BRAND ROOTED IN "ILE DE RE"

  • 2018 - Jan 2020

  - In charge of global strategy, product development & production, finance. Achievements: - 6 months from initial draft brand concept to products launch in July 2018 - A brand recognized as creative, qualitative and enhancing "Ile de Ré" image - In charge of global strategy, product development & production, finance. Achievements: - 6 months from initial draft brand concept to products launch in July 2018 - A brand recognized as creative, qualitative and enhancing "Ile de Ré" image



Shiseido Group EMEA

• France
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CHIEF STRATEGIC OFFICER SHISEIDO EMEA & SHISEIDO FRAGRANCE DIVISION

  • 2015 - 2017

  DRIVE THE BRAND PORTFOLIO MAJOR EXTENSION AND THE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY - Global responsibility for managing the Shiseido group fragrance brands portfolio from license negotiation / brand acquisition to brand global development planning and performance management. Shiseido Group Fragrance division: Dolce&Gabbana, narciso rodriguez, Issey Miyake, Elie Saab, Alaia, Zadig&Voltaire, Shiseido, Serge Lutens - Management of M&A activity for regional cosmetics brands: from market & consumer trends analysis, market screening to discussions with brands - Define the mid-term ambition, build the 3-year plan Shiseido EMEA (2017: 1.000M€ sales): Shiseido group fragrance portfolio + Shiseido group cosmetics brands: Shiseido, Nars, Bare Escentuals, Laura Mercier + distribution activity for Burberry, Hermes. - Advisor and support to the CEO for animating the governance of the region, for designing and implementing a new organization. - Support the organizations with a 2 pers PMO team for key transversal / change management projects - Management of the legal department (IP, distribution, business law) Direct report to CEO, member of the EMEA Executive Committee and Group Global Business Development Committee. Team of 16 people, including 4 direct reports Achievements: - Leadership role in building the team and driving the negotiations for the signature of the Dolce&Gabbana license agreement and its integration; tri partite negotiation, deal signed in 4 months, business taken over in 3 months, global Shiseido Group fragrance business doubled. - Close interaction with key leaders in the organization to define a long-term vision and a 3-year initial roadmap. - Strong contribution to designing the new “One Shiseido” organization and governance in EMEA. - Constant change management impulse with all departments, integration of new expertise. Show less



Beauté Prestige International

• Germany
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CHIEF STRATEGIC OFFICER - GENERAL MANAGER

  • 2011 - 2015

  Beauté Prestige International : Jean-Paul Gaultier, narciso rodriguez, Issey Miyake, Elie Saab, Alaia, Zadig&Voltaire + distributed brands. BPI: fully dedicated fragrance organization within the Shiseido group, including 10 affiliates in Europe and Northern America + offices in Singapore and Miami. September 2011 – August 2015, ParisPROPOSE AND BUILD ALTERNATIVE PLANS AND DIVERSIFICATION OPTIONS TO OVERCOME THE IMPACT OF THE TERMINATION OF THE JEAN PAUL GAULTIER LICENSE- Build the rolling worldwide fragrances 3-year plan proposing short/mid-term plans to absorb the loss of the Jean Paul Gaultier license.- With the 2 Global Marketing Directors, screening of the market to define the brand portfolio extension strategy.- Management of Jean-Paul Gaultier license. Direct management of the creative teams (15 people headed by an International Marketing Director: international strategy, marketing plans, product developments, communication development and strategy) + lead of the negotiation for the license termination.- Management of the Finance, IT, Supply chain departments.Direct report to CEO, member of the Executive Committee.Team of 60 people, including 5 direct reportsAchievements:- Manage the creative team of Jean-Paul Gaultier with the development of major initiatives (launch 2 strong new products, renew the communication campaigns) - Smooth termination of the Jean-Paul Gaultier license: maximize the valuation of the IP, negotiate a win-win transfer process for both group, Shiseido and Puig..- Negotiate the signature of the license Zadig&Voltaire- Recommend and negotiate a distribution and production agreement with Burberry (representing >45% of Burberry Beauty business) which gave immediate size up enabling to protect profitability and the existing structures (go to market, production) in order to be able to absorb a new brand. Show less

• GENERAL MANAGER

  • 2002 - 2011

  BUILD A ROBUST OPERATIONS BACKBONE TO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL GROWTH AND BOOST PROFITABILITY- Full internalization and management of the Supply Chain, IT departments, Product development planning- Management of a dedicated team for the implementation of SAP, 2 years project, go live 01/01/2010- Redefine and improve key processes in the organization (product development, budget)- Redefine and implement a new transfer price policy- Strong involvement into go to market managementDirect report to CEO, member of the Executive Committee.Team of 45 people, including 4 direct reportsAchievements:- Build centralized backbone enabling a strong optimization of cost and speed of go-to-market.- Go live of SAP without any business disruption - Hire and manage a team of strong personalities with seasoned experience Show less

• CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

  • 1999 - 2002

  BUILD A GLOBAL CENTRALISED FINANCIAL, SUPPLY CHAIN, IT ORGANISATION AND STRUCTURE PROCESSES- Integration within BPI organization of the supply chain- Responsibility of the finalization of the creation & development of the affiliate networks (Europe, Miami, Singapore) done directly with the local GMs.- Design processes to structure the company development while keeping agility as a motto. Key areas: product development & production cost control, budget process & monitoring. - Launch a new brand: narciso rodriguez. Build a totally new business model vs market trends. Show less

• CONTROLLER AND "DIRECTEUR DE GESTION"

  • 1994 - 1999

  BUILD THE FINANCIAL ORGANISATION AND TOOLS_ Management of the accounting team (1 chief accountant + 3 persons) and the treasurer_ Create the IT and Controlling function & team, design controlling tools and budget processDirect report to GM,Team of 7 people, including 2 direct reports


YVES SAINT LAURENT PARFUMS
• France
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• HQ business controller

  • 1991 - 1998

Sanofi
• France
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee
• Internal International Auditor

  • 1989 - 1991