Claire: COO/Managing Director - France
Hiring a female COO/Managing Director? Submit a free search mandate
iCEO™: 51230
Position: COO/Managing Director
Nationality: France
Home Country: France
Experience
A seasoned marketer and entrepreneur with clear vision, creativity and pragmatism
25 Years exprerience in leathergoods, handbags and luggage
Major Achievements
Managed leathergood collection for luxury brands and improved and developped business by intoducing/developping: new suppliers, new lines, news methods
Founded companies from scratch:Start-up and development of an innovative brand of «smart handbags » for working moms and kids. Exclusive and 100% direct distribution to consumers via a network of independent sales agents (“home parties” ), complemented by mail order and online sales.Start-up and development of a company supplying outsourced design and manufacturing services of custom made bags, luggage and accessories collections to large retail chains
Industry Sector Competencies
• E-Commerce/Internet• Consumer Goods
• direct to consumer
• sports - swimming
Professional Objectives
• Function: COO, creative director, development director• Interim Manager: Yes
• Permanent Position: Yes
• Operational: Yes
• Availability: Full time
• Prefered Locations: Paris region
Additional Professional Interests
• Non Executive Director Assignments• Personal Financial Investment: 150-350K USD
Countries Covered
• France• USA
Operational Competencies
• Technologies to market (Expert)• Business development (Professional)
• Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)
• New product or service launch (Expert)
• Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)
• Pre or post investment audit (Professional)