Experience

BGG Europe SA

• Commercial Director

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Commercial Director of the European branch of BGG. Founded in 1995, BGG is a global leader in the development and purification of high quality active natural plant ingredients for the dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, personal care, and food and beverage industries. BGG employs about a staff of approximately 400, has 5 production sites, international branches in North America, Japan, China and Switzerland and manages sales in more than 20 countries. Our specialties include organic fruit extracts, marine botanicals, natural vitamins, herbal extracts, natural sweeteners and flavor enhancers. BGG selects raw materials, which are primarily from wild-crafted, organic, and from non-GMO sources, whenever possible. From these we produce health products and nutritional solutions that aid and enhance people's well-being and quality of life. Key products include: AstaZine™: Himalayan Natural Astaxanthin derived from Haemattococus Pluvialis algae cultured in an enclosed system with pristine water from the Himalayan Mountains. BGG is a proud member of NAXA, the Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association. Licorice and licorice derivatives: licorice powders and blocks, licorice flavonoids and licorice derivatives such as monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, glycyrrhizic acid, and 18-β-glycyrrhetinic acid. TheraPrimeE™: high potency tocotrienols derived from rice bran, palm, and annatto. MyrtiPRO™: Bilberry Extract from Wild Scandinavian bilberry fruit. Stevia: BGG is the world pioneer of High Purity Stevia market. ApplePhenon®: Apple Polyphenols, clinically supported ingredient developed from wild apples, and is a powerful OPC, with strong anti-aging potential. Human health claims benefits include the prevention of seasonal allergies and sports endurance while refreshing breath and inhibiting dental plaque. ThinOGen™: Fucoxanthin, Thermogenic weight loss ingredient from seaweed. Show less


Aenova Group
• Germany
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee
• Key Account Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2016


Indena

• Italy
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sales Manager Italy, Germany & East Europe

  • May 2014 - Jul 2015

  I'm in charge of managing, directly in Italy and through agents and distributors in Europe, the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets.My product portfolio includes APIs as well as Food Supplement ingredients. Main activities:- agreement negotiations- marketing analysis to identify priorities for new business/product development strategies- definition of pricing strategies- scouting for new customers/agents/distributors- scientific presentations- launch of new products- CRM Show less

• Sales Manager - Italy

  • Mar 2010 - Apr 2014

• Business Development

  • Nov 2008 - Mar 2010

  Marketing - Business Development - Licensing Main activities:- Market analysis (IMS, REFI, etc); - Acquisitions, transfers of MAs and Dossiers; - Scouting for new products/new customers mainly in the API generic field; - Scouting for new innovative raw materials and excipients (Helth food field); - Coordination, management and supervision of research projects at Universities, laboratories and contract manufacturers (innovative technologies for Helath Food field);- Support of the technology transfer from laboratory scale to production scale;- Preparation of technical/supply agreements; - Supervision of clinical studies (PK studies) and CRO coordinating. Show less


Pharmacy
• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Pharmacist

  • May 2008 - Sep 2008

Studio Svimm-Farmaffari
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Internship

  • 2004 - 2005