Expert Details
Retail, Licensing, Wholesale, Franchising, Ecommerce, Transformation, Turnaround, Dispositions
ID: 736964
Singapore
A wealth of International operational experience having lived & worked in Europe, Asia & MENA. Being a people person with drive, determination, and ambition, challenges invigorate and motivate Expert.
In his career, Expert has held full P&L responsibility for wholesale, retail, distribution, licensing, franchising with experience in transformation & turnaround.
He has successfully delivered his goals and objectives and increased shareholder value with a love for building brands internationally. He is experienced in the international development of new and existing brands with extensive experience in building and leading multi-disciplined global teams. In addition, Expert has built up a successful reputation of being honest, trustworthy, and reliable with a vast network of personal and business connections worldwide.
As a seasoned presenter Expert is involved in many retail and leadership programs and can inspire audiences and bring innovative ideas into the retail industry.
Expert is also responsible for creating The Social Foot, a leading sneaker retail experience in Asia and MENA.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2016 | Degree: GAP | Subject: Leaders for Growth | Institution: AFG |
| Year: 1988 | Degree: HND | Subject: Business Management | Institution: Loughborough College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2021 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Managing Director | Department: Deals |
Responsibilities:Based in Singapore. Responsible for Asia business. Retail, Commercial & Industrial asset based lending, dispositions, licensing and acquisitions. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2019 to 2021 | Employer: Birkenstock | Title: Managing Director | Department: Comercial |
Responsibilities:Based in Singapore. Managing Birkenstock brand in Asia. 200+ stores an online |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2019 | Employer: Al-Futtain Group | Title: CEO | Department: Commercial |
Responsibilities:Based in Singapore. CEO Sports, Fashion & Lifestyle. 3000 employees, 7 countries, managing over 65 brands. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2015 | Employer: Pacific Brands Australia | Title: Director Business Development | Department: Commercial |
Responsibilities:Based in China. Responsible for brands like Sheridan and Bonds for region. |
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| Years: 2012 to 2013 | Employer: Calvin Klein | Title: Director, Northern Europe | Department: |
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| Years: 2011 to 2011 | Employer: Self Employed | Title: Founder | Department: |
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| Years: 2006 to 2011 | Employer: Lee Cooper | Title: International Director | Department: |
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| Years: 2003 to 2004 | Employer: Ben Sherman | Title: National Account Manager | Department: |
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| Years: 1994 to 2003 | Employer: VF Corporation | Title: National Account Manager | Department: |
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| Years: 1992 to 1994 | Employer: Nestle | Title: Sales Representative | Department: |
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| Years: 1988 to 1992 | Employer: Royal Fleet Auxiliary | Title: Junior Officer | Department: |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2015 to Present | Country / Region: Singapore | Summary: Based in Singapore managing Asia |
| Years: 2013 to 2015 | Country / Region: China | Summary: Based in China managing Asia |
| Years: 1992 to 2013 | Country / Region: UK | Summary: Based in London managing EMEA. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Leaders for growth at Al-Futtaim 2016 - 2016 GAP breakthrough intensive at Pacific Brands 2013 - 2014 Tack Training – various management course at VFC 2000 - 2012 National Sea Training College, Kent 1988 - 1988 Loughborough College, HND Business Management 1986 - 1988 Dantre School, Daventry, 2 x O level, 8 x CSE 1980 - 1986 Albert Einstein Schule, Laatzen, Germany 1978 - 1980 |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Expert is extensively involved in shaping the retail industry through retail associations, speaking events, and innovating concepts and is involved in charity work when time permits. |