Jean-Michel VERGAIN
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Anna Gomez Oller
J'ai eu le plaisir de pouvoir partager avec Jean Michel 3 ans à Naf Naf En tant que directeur commercial international, Jean Michel possède les connaissances stratégiques et l'expérience sur les différents canaux de distribution, comment ils peuvent coexister sur différents marchés et comment obtenir des résultats. Le style de gestion est motivant, cohérent et proche, tout en exigeant les résultats. Défenseur de nouveaux projets mettant les moyens nécessaires à leur réalisation. Il délègue lorsque l'équipe est constituée et / ou s'assure qu'ils reçoivent la formation nécessaire pour pouvoir faire confiance aux résultats. Possède des compétences habiles en négociation, développement de nouveaux marchés, argumentation et analyse. Un grand plaisir d'avoir eu l'occasion de travailler et de partager des projets ensemble
Antoine Elie
Brand-driven with entrepreneurial skills, Jean-Michel has always been a great leader with team building capabilities. He is a dynamic International expert and adapt easily to any complex and multicultural environment. Jean-Michel trusts his team with a "modern management" and always focuses on improving their skills. Professionalism, Kindness, Hard-work...are few words to describe Jean-Michel. A real pleasure to work with him!
Anna Gomez Oller
J'ai eu le plaisir de pouvoir partager avec Jean Michel 3 ans à Naf Naf En tant que directeur commercial international, Jean Michel possède les connaissances stratégiques et l'expérience sur les différents canaux de distribution, comment ils peuvent coexister sur différents marchés et comment obtenir des résultats. Le style de gestion est motivant, cohérent et proche, tout en exigeant les résultats. Défenseur de nouveaux projets mettant les moyens nécessaires à leur réalisation. Il délègue lorsque l'équipe est constituée et / ou s'assure qu'ils reçoivent la formation nécessaire pour pouvoir faire confiance aux résultats. Possède des compétences habiles en négociation, développement de nouveaux marchés, argumentation et analyse. Un grand plaisir d'avoir eu l'occasion de travailler et de partager des projets ensemble
Antoine Elie
Brand-driven with entrepreneurial skills, Jean-Michel has always been a great leader with team building capabilities. He is a dynamic International expert and adapt easily to any complex and multicultural environment. Jean-Michel trusts his team with a "modern management" and always focuses on improving their skills. Professionalism, Kindness, Hard-work...are few words to describe Jean-Michel. A real pleasure to work with him!
Anna Gomez Oller
J'ai eu le plaisir de pouvoir partager avec Jean Michel 3 ans à Naf Naf En tant que directeur commercial international, Jean Michel possède les connaissances stratégiques et l'expérience sur les différents canaux de distribution, comment ils peuvent coexister sur différents marchés et comment obtenir des résultats. Le style de gestion est motivant, cohérent et proche, tout en exigeant les résultats. Défenseur de nouveaux projets mettant les moyens nécessaires à leur réalisation. Il délègue lorsque l'équipe est constituée et / ou s'assure qu'ils reçoivent la formation nécessaire pour pouvoir faire confiance aux résultats. Possède des compétences habiles en négociation, développement de nouveaux marchés, argumentation et analyse. Un grand plaisir d'avoir eu l'occasion de travailler et de partager des projets ensemble
Antoine Elie
Brand-driven with entrepreneurial skills, Jean-Michel has always been a great leader with team building capabilities. He is a dynamic International expert and adapt easily to any complex and multicultural environment. Jean-Michel trusts his team with a "modern management" and always focuses on improving their skills. Professionalism, Kindness, Hard-work...are few words to describe Jean-Michel. A real pleasure to work with him!
Anna Gomez Oller
J'ai eu le plaisir de pouvoir partager avec Jean Michel 3 ans à Naf Naf En tant que directeur commercial international, Jean Michel possède les connaissances stratégiques et l'expérience sur les différents canaux de distribution, comment ils peuvent coexister sur différents marchés et comment obtenir des résultats. Le style de gestion est motivant, cohérent et proche, tout en exigeant les résultats. Défenseur de nouveaux projets mettant les moyens nécessaires à leur réalisation. Il délègue lorsque l'équipe est constituée et / ou s'assure qu'ils reçoivent la formation nécessaire pour pouvoir faire confiance aux résultats. Possède des compétences habiles en négociation, développement de nouveaux marchés, argumentation et analyse. Un grand plaisir d'avoir eu l'occasion de travailler et de partager des projets ensemble
Antoine Elie
Brand-driven with entrepreneurial skills, Jean-Michel has always been a great leader with team building capabilities. He is a dynamic International expert and adapt easily to any complex and multicultural environment. Jean-Michel trusts his team with a "modern management" and always focuses on improving their skills. Professionalism, Kindness, Hard-work...are few words to describe Jean-Michel. A real pleasure to work with him!
Experience
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Roger Pradier ® - Outdoor Lighting
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France
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director / Directeur Général
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Jan 2022 - Present
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CRA Formation
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France
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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MBI / LBO Project - Entrepreneur
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
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NAF NAF
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France
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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500 - 600 Employee
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International Executive Vice President/ CSO / Subsidiaries Director/ Executive Committee Member
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Jun 2017 - Dec 2020
- Challenge: Entrepreneurial project, definition of a 5 years strategic plan & its activation - P&L Responsibility of each subsidiary (Belgium, Spain, Italy, Switzerland) & selective distribution channels: e-business & pure players, Retail & affiliation, wholesale & department stores, - Digital transformation - Management (300 people-subsidiaries included) & its Organizational effectiveness - Challenge: Entrepreneurial project, definition of a 5 years strategic plan & its activation - P&L Responsibility of each subsidiary (Belgium, Spain, Italy, Switzerland) & selective distribution channels: e-business & pure players, Retail & affiliation, wholesale & department stores, - Digital transformation - Management (300 people-subsidiaries included) & its Organizational effectiveness
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Groupe Royer
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France
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Retail
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Digital, Marketing and Communication / CMO - Fashion, Junior & Retail Division
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Jan 2015 - May 2017
- Brands portofolio:Stephane Kélian, Kickers, Mod8, Aster, Pare Gabia, Luxat, Cole Haan, Hush Puppies, Robeez, Levi's Enfant, Kaporal footwear, Pastelle, Charles Jourdan - Creation of a new Retail system & a new e commerce web site (omni channel) - Brand's platforms with a strategy of segmentation
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Directeur Général / Managing Director of Royer Licences/CD Shoes International
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Apr 2011 - Jan 2015
- P&L Responsability - Entrepreneurial & development strategy - Managing a portfolio of own and licensed brands: Pare Gabia, Viscount A, Chipie, Paul & Joe Sister, Luxat, Kaporal... - Business development France - Export, collection plan, style, production in trading and subcontracting, brand positioning, communication, marketing, budget management, legal - Omni channel distribution: department store, multi-brand fashion, specialty retailers, Pure players - Management: 60… Show more - P&L Responsability - Entrepreneurial & development strategy - Managing a portfolio of own and licensed brands: Pare Gabia, Viscount A, Chipie, Paul & Joe Sister, Luxat, Kaporal... - Business development France - Export, collection plan, style, production in trading and subcontracting, brand positioning, communication, marketing, budget management, legal - Omni channel distribution: department store, multi-brand fashion, specialty retailers, Pure players - Management: 60 employees on 3 sites
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Lacoste
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France
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Footwear & Home Marketing Director - Worldwide
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Dec 2008 - Mar 2011
Lacoste footwear, home & lifestyle business units management on a worldwide scale and in partnership with Pentland Group (UK based), Zucchi (Italy based), Sunham (US based), Uchino (Japan based), Accor (France based) ● Set up and follow up the overall working relationship: manage projects across multifunctional teams and companies ● Monitor product communication (advertising: article selection, brief, catalogues, PR), merchandising tools and operations, retail system, trade marketing… Show more Lacoste footwear, home & lifestyle business units management on a worldwide scale and in partnership with Pentland Group (UK based), Zucchi (Italy based), Sunham (US based), Uchino (Japan based), Accor (France based) ● Set up and follow up the overall working relationship: manage projects across multifunctional teams and companies ● Monitor product communication (advertising: article selection, brief, catalogues, PR), merchandising tools and operations, retail system, trade marketing, promotional activity ● Coordinate both retail and wholesale business development with licensees’ subsidiaries and distributors: distributors’ approval, selective retail distribution policy implementation, sales analysis, sell in/out programs ● Conduct product development and collections management (strategy, positioning, design, limited editions, segmentation, product placement)
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Business Development Director - EMEA -
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Jun 2004 - Dec 2008
Animation and coordination of trade and marketing activities for 8 licensees: Clothing, Fragances, Footwear, Leather Goods, Belts, Watches, Eyewear and Home Textile ● Coordinate distributors throughout the EMEA region: Sales follow-up, Sponsoring, Communication, Public relation, Selective distribution, Operational marketing ● Definition and implementation of all trade and image events; management of related budget ● Development, validation and control of our licensee’s partners and… Show more Animation and coordination of trade and marketing activities for 8 licensees: Clothing, Fragances, Footwear, Leather Goods, Belts, Watches, Eyewear and Home Textile ● Coordinate distributors throughout the EMEA region: Sales follow-up, Sponsoring, Communication, Public relation, Selective distribution, Operational marketing ● Definition and implementation of all trade and image events; management of related budget ● Development, validation and control of our licensee’s partners and distributors activities among the global wholesale and retail network (including freestanding, franchise, factory outlet and travel retail store opening) ● Guarantee that existing and new licensees meet and maintain stringent distribution and global brand image stratégies
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Louis Vuitton
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France
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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Category Manager for watches
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Dec 2001 - May 2004
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Calvin Klein
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales & Marketing Manager for Men Accessories
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Mar 1999 - Nov 2001
● Responsible for 3 lines of products (Luggage, Belts, and Small Leather Goods): - Elaborated the european collection (selection of 360 sku’s through the US lines) - Monitoring buying and selling on a european level - Conception and organization of sales seminars for sales agents & distributors - Review commercial strategy and prepared recommendations for sales planning ● Account executive for cK Stores (Europe / Middle-East) and coordinator for Trade Shows ● Responsible for 3 lines of products (Luggage, Belts, and Small Leather Goods): - Elaborated the european collection (selection of 360 sku’s through the US lines) - Monitoring buying and selling on a european level - Conception and organization of sales seminars for sales agents & distributors - Review commercial strategy and prepared recommendations for sales planning ● Account executive for cK Stores (Europe / Middle-East) and coordinator for Trade Shows
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Ralph Lauren
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United States
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Apparel & Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Manager (Europe)
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1998 - Feb 1999
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Education
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INSEAD
Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption, Executive Education -
CRA Formation
Business Takeover / LBO -
HEC Paris
Executive Education, Marketing -
ISC Paris
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Lycée Ampère (Lyon)
Classe Préparatoire Grandes Ecoles (HEC)