GIOVANNA: Business Development Director - Italy
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Position: Business Development Director
Nationality: Italy
Home Country: Italy
Experience
With over 20 years of expertise in driving international, multisite operations and seamlessly integrating omnichannel, phygital, and digital solutions, I specialize in steering success within dynamic, fast-paced, and highly competitive industries.
Major Achievements
My career is defined by a proven ability to innovate, adapt, and deliver impactful strategies that elevate business performance and customer engagement on a global scale.
Dynamic and results-driven BU Director with a relentless focus on delivering measurable outcomes and driving sustainable growth across global markets. Renowned for crafting and executing visionary strategies that capitalize on growth opportunities, optimize sales performance, and maintain profitability in fast-paced, highly competitive industries.
**Core Expertise:**
- Proven leadership in international multichannel management and global P&L oversight in RETAIL | Fashion, Food, Furniture.
- Deep experience in business development, consulting, and corporate transformation.
- Expertise in change management and seamless transition execution.
- Inspirational leadership of multicultural, cross-functional teams.
- Strategic acumen, sharp decision-making, and a results-oriented approach.
- Visionary yet pragmatic communication style that aligns teams and stakeholders.
- Adaptable and agile in complex, high-stakes environments.
**Global Outlook:**
- Multilingual: Fluent in English, French, Italian; intermediate Spanish.
- International mobility: Adept at navigating cultural nuances and managing across borders.
Empowered by vision, driven by impact—transforming challenges into opportunities and unlocking the potential of organizations worldwide.
Industry Sector Competencies
• E-Commerce/Internet• Systems Integration
• Other High Tech
• Consumer Goods
• Medical Equipment
• Office Supplies
Professional Objectives
• Function: Chief Commercial Director/Chief Transdormation Director/General Manager/Managing Director• Interim Manager: Yes
• Permanent Position: Yes
• Operational: Yes
• Availability: Full time, Part time, Coaching on demand
• Prefered Locations: International mobility
Additional Professional Interests
• Operational Coaching on demand• Non Executive Director Assignments
Countries Covered
• Austria• Belgium
• China
• United Arab Emirates (The)
• Spain
• France
• Greece
• Hungary
• Italy
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Monaco
• Netherlands (The)
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Switzerland
• UK
• USA
• Serbia
Operational Competencies
• AI strategy (Professional)• DEI strategy (Expert)
• ESG & sustainability strategy (Professional)
• Technologies to market (Professional)
• Business development (Expert)
• Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)
• New product or service launch (Expert)
• Geographical expansion (Professional)
• Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)
• Close down or sell off (Professional)
• Pre or post investment audit (Professional)