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LTk Capital / SNAPnSAVE Director, Business Development
Mar. 2014 - Oct. 2015Cape Town Area, South AfricaInvestment Group with a focus on Tech startups • Conducted market research
• Assessed the feasibility of the business idea and business model
• Prepared a business plan
• Implemented legal and financial structure of the business
• Conducted negotiations with potential investors and partners
• Built networks and managed strategic relationships
• Led recruitment for executive positions
• Acted as a link between the investment group and the company.
Self-employed | ConsultancyInternational Business Consultant / Fractional Entrepreneur | SMEs&Startups
Jan. 2012I bring ideas to life | Entrepreneur and Business Consultant with 20+years of International experience with a primary focus on Business Development and Leadership. Working with SMEs and startups across diverse industries - including tech, finance, wellness, hospitality, FMCG, retail, and logistics.
What sets me apart is my passion and drive for innovative ideas and creative constructs as I tackle business challenges and unlock their full potential. As technology and human awareness evolve, we cannot run businesses the way we did 50 years ago, nor should we want to. I help organisations to integrate this change for sustainable success.
I bring together:
• Deep business acumen and cross-industry experience
• An entrepreneurial mindset
• Extensive knowledge of personal development tools
• Conscious Leadership principles
This combination enables me to deliver holistic and lasting transformation, not just quick fixes.
My services range from in-depth business analysis and strategic recommendations to hands-on planning and implementation support.
GingerFan.comCEO / Co-Founder
Dec. 2011 - Dec. 2012One of the few first Social Media Marketing platforms globally • Launched one of the first tools in the market to run promotions on Facebook
• Led the development of the platform • Developed and executed Marketing and Sales strategies
• Formed strategic partnerships
• Consulted companies on their Social marketing strategies. The business was acquired by an advertising agency.
AmazingSales.comCEO
Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2011European Beauty eCommerce company • Developed and executed new business strategies
• Oversaw the restructuring of the company and optimized processes
• Led business expansion in Europe
• Forged strategic partnerships and maintained relationships
• Contributed to franchise development in Argentina and India
• Managed an international team of professionals
• Attended prominent industry events, trade shows, and conferences.
AmazingSales.comDirector, Purchasing and Sales
Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2010• Established a global network of partners across different regions (USA, Asia, CIS, Europe) • Created a supply chain from scratch and adapted standard business models creatively to fit the company's unique needs
• Led the development of the assortment and ensured highly profitable margin conditions in a very competitive beauty market
• Initiated and coordinated the in-house development of an ERP system, which was a crucial turning point for effectively managing various order-related processes such as offer analysis, margin control, order management, and evaluation of supply terms
• Improved business processes and increased productivity within the department
• Managed strategic relationships
• Negotiated with global logistics partners
• Implemented new complex stock management system.
CreativaBizCEO / Co-Founder
Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2010Handmade jewellery, Retail/eCom Retail chain specializing in authentic handmade jewelry collections from around the world and affordable to the middle class. • The unique concept received a lot of attention and proved itself from the start
• Managed to receive bank funding just before the Global Economic Crisis of 2008
• Obtained rental spaces in several of the largest shopping malls in the region
• Within the first month of launching, achieved a 40% higher than the market average turnover per square meter.
MG KidsManaging Director
Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2009Children's apparel, Retail/eCom
The first premium multi-brand operator in the region. • Acquired distribution rights for popular children's apparel brands such as Marc O'polo, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Tutto Piccolo, Sanetta
• Secured trading spaces at one of the biggest shopping mall operators • Created store concepts, selected collections, recruited and trained staff
• Developed brand, marketing, and sales strategies
• Launched an online shop and expanded to Poland.
Procter&Gamble Beaute Prestige, Sirowa GroupHead of Department, Luxury portfolio
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2007Managed distribution channels and Key accounts, developed and executed marketing strategies, handled budgeting and reporting to the Board, managed the Sales team, and conducted training for industry professionals.
• Achieved the biggest sales and profit growth in the company’s history (2005)
• Negotiated exclusive strategic conditions with a leading international retailer and additional marketing investments with suppliers • Created a new, successful motivation system for the Sales team.
Procter&Gamble Beaute Prestige, Sirowa GroupBrand Manager
Jan. 2003 - Jan. 2004
MV, MG CapitalBrand Manager
Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2003Leading wine&spirits distributor
MV, MG CapitalImport Director Assistant
Jan. 1999 - Jan. 2000
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