LGBTQIA activist
Laurent HOLLANDER
VP Sales II CCO
Paris
Summary
A highly experienced professional in commercial and product strategy and development within the lifestyle industry, with over 20 years of expertise. Accomplished and passionate, I excel at elevating individuals in a cross- cultural setting. Possessing an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset, I have a comprehensive understanding of both B2B and D2C markets. Skilled in segmentation, I have a proven track record of delivering results and driving projects forward.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
POUPETTE ST BARTH / BMB BALI
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared the LBO in shaping a 5 years strategic plan (18M to 50M€ To)
- Created a new Brand Platform &Retail concept
- Renewed the entire Management committee to execute the Innovation Plan
- Managed a 3 continent team from production to retail: 340 people with the USA core business
- Achievements: +10% growth B2B/+4% EBITDA vs. Budget / SOB DIGITAL 20% with +230% growth ROAS
Chief Commercial Officer
JOTT / L CATTERTON
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed a 90 M€ worldwide business
- Created and executed a new strategic approach through segmentation and internationalization
- Piloted a team of 25 people, 18 distributors, 154 franchises and 15 agents
- Achievements: +8% growth in France / +66% growth internationally
Country Manager France
BIRKENSTOCK / L CATTERTON
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Created the strategic plan including brand positioning and market launch
- Executed the plan and overachieved year 1 P&L B2B & D2C channels KPIs
- Hired and Managed a team of 15 people
- Achievements: set up a 35 M€ business with best group EBIT and KPI
Head of Distributor EMEA
BIRKENSTOCK / L CATTERTON
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed a 100 M€ Distributor business
- Modeled & executed new distributor set-up: Market Take over, Partner Change, Partner Reshape
- Achievements: transformed the distributor business model into a sustainable and profitable direct business
Founder and Managing Partner
THE HANGER
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Founded a leading distribution and consulting Fashion Agency
- Negotiated, opened and managed P&L of 40 shop-in-shops all over France
- Developed brand distribution in France, Middle East and Russia
- Supported brands strategy, Product and Sales development and organization
- References: Tiger of Sweden, DK Group, Ted Baker, Masha Ma, Valentine Gautier
- Achievements: Created and managed from scratch a business (up to 40 people)
Co-founder
AMI
01.2009 - 09.2010
- Created the business model and wrote the business plan
- Defined the Sales strategy and product positioning
- Searched and negotiated with Investment Funds (L Capital)
- Achievements: Top 10 contemporary brand worldwide in 2022
International Sales Manager
EMANUEL UNGARO / SONIA RYKIEL
01.2004 - 11.2008
- Defined and built the product and sales strategy
- Developed a portfolio of 150 customers
- Drove budgets, forecasts and P&L accounts for 8M€ turnover
- Managed and trained a team of 5 people and 5 agents
- Achievements: 20% turnover increase per year
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Financial and International Business
NEGOCIA - ACI
Paris, France 09.2000 - 09.2003
Skills
- Shaping Product and Sales strategic plan
- Designing and building D2C & B2B channels with 360° vision
- Developing businesses with consumer centric approach through segmentation
- Managing P&L and
- Vision Brand transformation
- Inspiring and supporting new talents & experienced managers in cross-cultural environment
Soft Skills
Doer
Curiosity
Facilitator
Proactive thinking
Creative
Interests
Art and Travel explorer
Dog lover
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
POUPETTE ST BARTH / BMB BALI
02.2024 - Current
Chief Commercial Officer
JOTT / L CATTERTON
01.2023 - 01.2024
Country Manager France
BIRKENSTOCK / L CATTERTON
09.2020 - 11.2022
Head of Distributor EMEA
BIRKENSTOCK / L CATTERTON
04.2019 - 12.2021
Founder and Managing Partner
THE HANGER
01.2011 - 01.2019
Co-founder
AMI
01.2009 - 09.2010
International Sales Manager
EMANUEL UNGARO / SONIA RYKIEL
01.2004 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Financial and International Business
NEGOCIA - ACI
09.2000 - 09.2003
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