ACCOMPLISHED GLOBAL RETAIL EXECUTIVE with 25+ years of experience in leading buying and merchandising functions, enterprise-wide transformations, and omnichannel customer experience to drive product and assortment tactics, sales goals, and brand affinity across leading luxury and fashion retailers such as Hermès, Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, Escada, Lane Crawford, Holt Renfrew (Selfridges Group) and The Dubai Mall. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIP BUILDER who directs vision and strategy across complex brand portfolios to unify teams towards a common goal while cultivating a collaborative environment, inspiring high-performing teams, and monitoring KPI progress. ANALYTICAL & INSIGHTFUL LEADER who leverages a deep understanding of the competitive landscape, target consumer needs, and market trends to maximize product relevance, customer engagement, and business profitability (P&L). AREAS OF EXPERTISE Financial Management P&L | Buying, Planning & Allocation | Luxury, Multi-Brand, Department Store, & Ecommerce Retail Channels | Wholesale | Supply Chain Modernization | Inventory Optimization | Retail Concept Development | Marketing & Communications Plans | Commercial Awareness & Success | Brand Stakeholder Communication | Employee Training & Mentorship | Operational Performance & Enhancement | Fluent in French | Working Knowledge of Italian & Spanish
Principal & Co-Founder - Past collaborations: Lagardere Travel Retail, Black Suede Studio women's advanced contemporary footwear and Brand Ambassador Caroline Stanbury, leading Bravo TV reality star from Real Housewives of Dubai, Hudson's Bay Company (HBC Group Canada), The Dubai Mall (EMAAR Malls UAE), Harper's Bazaar (ITP Media UAE), Tryano (Chalhoub UAE), Yossi Harari Fine jewelry (USA).