Etienne R.
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Portuguese Full professional proficiency
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German Professional working proficiency
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Indonesian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Adie Watermeyer
I reported into Etienne for nearly 2 years when Parmalat was focusing on developing the business into Central, Eastern and Southern Africa. To this day, I have never met anyone that knows and understands Africa better than Etienne does. His enthusiasm and drive for developing business in African markets was second to none. I learnt a hell of a lot about doing business in Africa when I was working with Etienne, and that is something I will always appreciate. He was a fun guy to work with, and always put emphasis on focusing on the important things that would have a positive impact on the business objectives.
Tim Wolfe, Nom de plume LEE KOSS, Writer of thrillers
Creative go-gettter, self.starter, results-focused, ambitious, multi-lingual, multi-cultural, experienced in a wide range of FMCG industries, Etienne will certainly drive your business forward with enthusiasm and motivation. He comes with my highest recommendation.
Joao Vilaret
I've worked with Etienne during almost 3 years in a developing and difficult market such as Angola. Etienne was always a very pro-active manager and always believing that everything was possible to do if we wanted and if there's an opportunity for it. He shows amazing skills to spot a business opportunity and his drive to achieve the objectives is incredible. Even when the decision process is complicated he makes sure that it's simplify and that the business gets an answer on the correct time, As a manager he is always supportive and open to listen different opinions and he's never afraid of admiting that he was wrong and go with a different opinion. A hands on person not afraid to do whatever he needs for the sake of the business.
Adie Watermeyer
I reported into Etienne for nearly 2 years when Parmalat was focusing on developing the business into Central, Eastern and Southern Africa. To this day, I have never met anyone that knows and understands Africa better than Etienne does. His enthusiasm and drive for developing business in African markets was second to none. I learnt a hell of a lot about doing business in Africa when I was working with Etienne, and that is something I will always appreciate. He was a fun guy to work with, and always put emphasis on focusing on the important things that would have a positive impact on the business objectives.
Tim Wolfe, Nom de plume LEE KOSS, Writer of thrillers
Creative go-gettter, self.starter, results-focused, ambitious, multi-lingual, multi-cultural, experienced in a wide range of FMCG industries, Etienne will certainly drive your business forward with enthusiasm and motivation. He comes with my highest recommendation.
Joao Vilaret
I've worked with Etienne during almost 3 years in a developing and difficult market such as Angola. Etienne was always a very pro-active manager and always believing that everything was possible to do if we wanted and if there's an opportunity for it. He shows amazing skills to spot a business opportunity and his drive to achieve the objectives is incredible. Even when the decision process is complicated he makes sure that it's simplify and that the business gets an answer on the correct time, As a manager he is always supportive and open to listen different opinions and he's never afraid of admiting that he was wrong and go with a different opinion. A hands on person not afraid to do whatever he needs for the sake of the business.
Adie Watermeyer
I reported into Etienne for nearly 2 years when Parmalat was focusing on developing the business into Central, Eastern and Southern Africa. To this day, I have never met anyone that knows and understands Africa better than Etienne does. His enthusiasm and drive for developing business in African markets was second to none. I learnt a hell of a lot about doing business in Africa when I was working with Etienne, and that is something I will always appreciate. He was a fun guy to work with, and always put emphasis on focusing on the important things that would have a positive impact on the business objectives.
Tim Wolfe, Nom de plume LEE KOSS, Writer of thrillers
Creative go-gettter, self.starter, results-focused, ambitious, multi-lingual, multi-cultural, experienced in a wide range of FMCG industries, Etienne will certainly drive your business forward with enthusiasm and motivation. He comes with my highest recommendation.
Joao Vilaret
I've worked with Etienne during almost 3 years in a developing and difficult market such as Angola. Etienne was always a very pro-active manager and always believing that everything was possible to do if we wanted and if there's an opportunity for it. He shows amazing skills to spot a business opportunity and his drive to achieve the objectives is incredible. Even when the decision process is complicated he makes sure that it's simplify and that the business gets an answer on the correct time, As a manager he is always supportive and open to listen different opinions and he's never afraid of admiting that he was wrong and go with a different opinion. A hands on person not afraid to do whatever he needs for the sake of the business.
Adie Watermeyer
I reported into Etienne for nearly 2 years when Parmalat was focusing on developing the business into Central, Eastern and Southern Africa. To this day, I have never met anyone that knows and understands Africa better than Etienne does. His enthusiasm and drive for developing business in African markets was second to none. I learnt a hell of a lot about doing business in Africa when I was working with Etienne, and that is something I will always appreciate. He was a fun guy to work with, and always put emphasis on focusing on the important things that would have a positive impact on the business objectives.
Tim Wolfe, Nom de plume LEE KOSS, Writer of thrillers
Creative go-gettter, self.starter, results-focused, ambitious, multi-lingual, multi-cultural, experienced in a wide range of FMCG industries, Etienne will certainly drive your business forward with enthusiasm and motivation. He comes with my highest recommendation.
Joao Vilaret
I've worked with Etienne during almost 3 years in a developing and difficult market such as Angola. Etienne was always a very pro-active manager and always believing that everything was possible to do if we wanted and if there's an opportunity for it. He shows amazing skills to spot a business opportunity and his drive to achieve the objectives is incredible. Even when the decision process is complicated he makes sure that it's simplify and that the business gets an answer on the correct time, As a manager he is always supportive and open to listen different opinions and he's never afraid of admiting that he was wrong and go with a different opinion. A hands on person not afraid to do whatever he needs for the sake of the business.
Experience
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Syndexis
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Switzerland
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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Aug 2014 - Present
Corporate training, operational support and ad-interim management to help international businesses in their growth ambitions. Present and past clients include Barilla, Bacardi Martini, Red Bull, Coty Inc, essity, Bolton Group, Uhrenholt, Al Naboodah, Awash Wine, etc. Corporate training, operational support and ad-interim management to help international businesses in their growth ambitions. Present and past clients include Barilla, Bacardi Martini, Red Bull, Coty Inc, essity, Bolton Group, Uhrenholt, Al Naboodah, Awash Wine, etc.
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africadvise
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Switzerland
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Business Consulting and Services
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Chairman
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Apr 2017 - Present
Chairman and founding member of africadvise, a network organisation for management consultancies active in Africa Chairman and founding member of africadvise, a network organisation for management consultancies active in Africa
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Eurasia Capital Partners
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Switzerland
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Financial Services
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Executive Board Member
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Oct 2020 - Feb 2022
Pre-money assesment of private equity projects in the food sector in Europe, North America and Africa. Pre-money assesment of private equity projects in the food sector in Europe, North America and Africa.
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eukapis sàrl
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Switzerland
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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Investing partner
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Aug 2009 - Sep 2019
As initiator of the project and one of the reference shareholders, I managed this start-up company which developed, manufactured and commercialised ultra-premium Swiss Made sheeshas and men bags under the brand Étienne LeRoy Lausanne aimed at the Middle Eastern, Indian and Eastern Europe markets and the affordable luxury sheeshas under the sweesha brand. I overlooked the design process, managed sourcing and supply chain, led the marketing and supported sales. We sold Étienne Le Roy sheeshas to wealthy epicureans around the world. For the sweesha brand, we dispatched our products from Argentina to Japan and from New Zealand to Canada. Our largest markets were in the GCC countries and in the EU. Due to regulatory changes and evolving trends in the smoking environment, it was decided to end production in 2019. Show less
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Business Development Executive Africa
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Mar 2012 - Aug 2014
Strategy and M&A, Support to existing Africa businesses, developement of new opportunities in Africa, responsibility for transversal marketing and RTM projects, supervision of export markets. Strategy and M&A, Support to existing Africa businesses, developement of new opportunities in Africa, responsibility for transversal marketing and RTM projects, supervision of export markets.
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Gruppo Campari
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Italy
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager Africa
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Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
Regional management with full P&L responsibility. Management and development of distribution platform across "West & Central Africa" (from Senegal to South Sudan, down to Angola and Mozambique plus Indian Ocean islands). Regional management with full P&L responsibility. Management and development of distribution platform across "West & Central Africa" (from Senegal to South Sudan, down to Angola and Mozambique plus Indian Ocean islands).
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Country manager Angola & São Tome e Principe
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Jul 2008 - Sep 2011
Overall management of the DIAGEO business in Angola. Restructuring of route to market, product launches, development of long-term strategic plans for the Angola business. Full P&L responsibility Overall management of the DIAGEO business in Angola. Restructuring of route to market, product launches, development of long-term strategic plans for the Angola business. Full P&L responsibility
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Nestlé
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Switzerland
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Business development manager Ethiopia
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Jul 2006 - Jun 2008
Setting up of the Nestlé office in the country. Overall management of the Nestlé operation in Ethiopia.Distributor management. Government relations. Full P&L responsibility
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Regional Trade marketing (CCSD) manager Central and West Africa
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Aug 2004 - Jun 2006
Development and management of regional trade marketing structure, corporate training for West Africa teams, business planning.
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Assistant Brand Manager Marketing
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Feb 2004 - Aug 2004
Part of the Milo marketing team at Nestlé Ghana
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Public affairs manager
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Apr 2001 - Jan 2004
Issues manager on agricultural raw materials, with focus on coffee and palm oil. Also in charge of NGO relations and relations with socially responsible investors. Management of response to NGO campaigns, publication of two report on coffee. corporate training on public Affairs and communications.
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Account manager
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Sep 2000 - Apr 2001
Account manager for local and international accounts. Crisis management, product PR, internal communications. Handling international accounts mostly. Account manager for local and international accounts. Crisis management, product PR, internal communications. Handling international accounts mostly.
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International Federation Terre des Hommes
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations officer
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Jan 2000 - Aug 2000
Internatonal public relations, lobbying at the UN on behalf of child rights NGO groups, organisation & coordination of child rights caucus during the Human Rights Commission, publication of first IFTDH management report, Organisation of IFTDH presence during the UN general assembly's special session in Geneva. Internatonal public relations, lobbying at the UN on behalf of child rights NGO groups, organisation & coordination of child rights caucus during the Human Rights Commission, publication of first IFTDH management report, Organisation of IFTDH presence during the UN general assembly's special session in Geneva.
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Consultant & professor
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Jan 1998 - Aug 1999
Professor at the Seminário Unido de Ricatla and consultant for the IPM's department of projects. Professor at the Seminário Unido de Ricatla and consultant for the IPM's department of projects.
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EnergyNet Ltd.
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United Kingdom
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conference officer
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Jan 1995 - Sep 1997
Started as a student assignment, then moved to a full-time job. Organisation of business conferences, mostly focussed on the African continent. Started in the company long before as interim for the Europe-Southa Africa Business & Finance forum (ESA). Worked in the ESA 95 in Montreux, Switzerland, ESA 96 in Cannes, France & ESA 97 in Edinburgh, Scotland. As conference officer, I worked on the pre programme of the Africa Energy Forum. Started as a student assignment, then moved to a full-time job. Organisation of business conferences, mostly focussed on the African continent. Started in the company long before as interim for the Europe-Southa Africa Business & Finance forum (ESA). Worked in the ESA 95 in Montreux, Switzerland, ESA 96 in Cannes, France & ESA 97 in Edinburgh, Scotland. As conference officer, I worked on the pre programme of the Africa Energy Forum.
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