As a member of advisory boards, senior leader and consultant, I share my know-how to support businesses, from start-ups to mid- and corporate-sized companies and connect teams.
MY SERVICES.
Advisory
Board.
Offering innovative advise, knowledge in various business areas, critical & challenging thinking and “wise counsel” on issues to enable sustainable development and growth of the enterprise.
Sporting Goods
Industry & Retail.
Providing specialized knowledge of many years in the EMEA sporting goods industry, sporting goods marketplace and retail landscape, as well as the corresponding contacts to the decision makers.
Sales, Retail &
Marketing.
Developing customized sales, retail and marketing strategies to achieve specific, short-term, mid-term and long-term business objectives. Support and guidance for implementation by providing interim as well as mid- and long-term management.
Special
Projects.
Organize, lead, drive and support to execute special projects in a time-limited framework, collaborating with company talents and/or external partners to achieve project objectives.
For many years I worked for NIKE, the world‘s #1 and leader in the sports industry, as a General Manager & Senior Director. I led big businesses and highly diverse teams, have been part of senior management teams in EMEA and worked in different marketplaces with a strong focus on the digital Wholesale & Retail elevation and acceleration. Past experiences include managing roles in the area of Fashion and Retail with a focus on Sales, Retail & Marketing.
Now, I share my knowledge and support others to benefit from my experiences and expertise.
MY EXPERIENCES.
General Management.
General business responsibility, P&L and Marketplace Management. Inspiring and serving consumer demand while delivering results and growth. Leading highly diverse cross-functional teams.
Sales Management.
Leading big businesses (>$1B), teams (>200 HC) and marketplaces in EMEA (DACH + CE). Developing and executing Sales strategies as well as implementing new business models to transform the marketplace.
Marketplace Development.
Developing digital-led marketplaces by thoughtfully executing selective distribution strategies, marketplace mapping findings, marketplace capacity results, Key City and trade zone planning to elevate, transform and shape the future marketplace.
Retail Management.
Planning, monitoring and organizing retail related business activities, securing and including competitiveness through strategic concepts and their implementation. Merchandising assortments, managing inventories, organizing employees, understanding consumer profiles anticipating demand to increase growth.
Marketing Management.
Developing, planning and implementing Marketing strategies and products in various markets to strengthen the consumer and customer connection as well as the brand voice and brand perception. Leading talents and collaborating with agencies, managing budgets and supporting short- and long-term growth assumptions.
Team Leadership.
Leading big teams with empathy and a strong focus on diversity, equality and talent development. Re-designing organizational structures, developing new departments and hiring new talents while navigating and communicating in a corporate environment and matrix organization.
MY BELIEFS.
I believe in the power of sports and that daring to take the first step is all it needs to get started. I believe that good habits can change your life. I believe in equality and equal playing fields. I believe that together - in supporting each other and giving back - we can change the world.