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$150,000.00Max Investment:
$500,000.00Target Investment:
$250,000.00
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Work Experience
CEO and Co-founder
2020
Operating “Venture Studio” for “de-risking” China launch and scale ups by blending global winning innovation with deep local consumer and market understanding - Active portfolio of 6 Corporates, mid size, scale up start ups, network of 80 distributors, 30 operating advisory projects - Setting up team of 10 in China: “operators” combining know-how in regulatory, consumer insight, brand building & social media data based content, omni-channel sales and China supply chain localization
Operating partner / Advisory board member
2022
- Early Private Equity "deal by deal" investor and operating Partner at Feast Ventures - Senior advisory roles on due diligence, international expansion, brand and commercial strategies for PE portfolio companies - Advisor Fi Europe food ingredient / HMT - Impact projects on food and agriculture transition : Me Moringa for Life, Baolab Africa
2013 - 2020
Vice President Regional General Manager Häagen-Dazs South East Asia, China, Middle East
2017 - 2020
- $550+ MM Net Sales P&L accountability - Operations of 600 Company Owned and Franchises Haagen-Dazs Shops in 15+ Markets including 9 manufacturing units - Multi-Channel : Mass Retail, Ice Cream Shops, Foodservice, E Commerce Key achievements : - Market shares gains + 1pp after 1 year - New "One Asia" Brand communication implemented after 6 months - Successful channel acceleration in E Commerce, Corporate Gifting in 1 year
Vice President General Manager Yoplait France
2015 - 2017
- General Manager $450+ MM Net Sales P&L accountability - Multi-channel with dedicated sales forces : Retail, Out of home / Foodservice and Private Label Key achievements : - Market share gains and double-digit profit increase from year 1 - Renovation on 6 key Core brands in 18 months - Successful expansion into new segments Simple Indulgence and Alternatives
General Manager Yoplait International & Chief Marketing Officer
2013 - 2015
- General Manager of Global Franchises Unit, P&L equivalent to $800 MM Sales (>25 countries) - Strategic planning : business development new markets via M&A and Greenfield, portfolio expansion Key achievements : - Expansion of global franchises / distributors network with double digit growth and market share gains especially in Mexico, South Korea (+20% vs target) - Successful Yoplait start-up in China reaching 10% share in first year in Shanghai and acquisition of a local yogurt player in Brazil within 9 months
2011 - 2013
Global Director Strategy & Innovation Quaker (Pepsico Global Nutrition Group)
2011 - 2013
- Global Nutrition Group $13Bn Sales (Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade) - Business development with focus on LATAM Key achievements : - Launch of Quaker beverages in Mexico and Brazil after year 1 - Quaker innovation roll out strategy and plan within 12 months
1999 - 2011
Marketing Director - Danone The Netherlands
2008 - 2011
- Lead Dairy portfolio of 5 brands on world highest dairy per capita consumption market - $100 MM Net Sales, team of 15 Key achievements : - Market share gains and record high profit (second most profitable Business Unit in Europe) - Restructure portfolio from 7 to 5 brands
Marketing Director - Danone China
2005 - 2008
- Business start up via Joint Venture with Chinese leading Dairy companies Key achievements: - Launch Danone Activia in China , first success for Danone Dairy in China - From 2% to 13% value share of total Yogurt in East China, exceeding targets by 150% after year 1 - Strategic plan leading to acquisition of yogurt regional player in 2007 - Build Marketing team from 1 to 8
Commercial and Marketing Business Unit Manager - Danone Middle East
2002 - 2005
- Joint Venture Al Safi-Danone responsible for launching Danone Dairy portfolio into Saudi Arabia and Gulf key markets - Lead 5 Key brands $180 MM Net Sales Key achievements : - Launch Danao Juice Milk ($30 MM Net Sales, 15% share in total Fresh Juices in Saudi), best Danao launch within Danone worldwide in 18 months - Successful market entries in 4 Export countries in in 2004-2005 (UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman) - Build Marketing team from 2 to 10 and new Consumer Insight capability
Brand Manager, Senior Brand Manager - Danone Germany
1999 - 2002
- Manage 3 brands (Obstgarten, Gervais, Vitalinea), $120MM Net Sales - Team of 4 Key achievements : - +5% sales increase on Obstgarten Dairy brand via new pack relaunch - Implement new Marketing support model beyond TV (with more Outdoor and Press)
1996 - 1997
Product Manager Private Label
1996 - 1997
- Brand Management of 3 Casino Private Label segments (Personal and Household Care) with focus on portfolio definition, pack design, innovation plans Key achievements : - Launch of 3 key innovations and new quarterly consumer promotion plans - Improve Margin +20% via supplier negotiations and consumer value savings