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Michael's Career Path
AI Transition General ManagerOct. 2023 -
Present
MAKESETE LLCAI Transition General Manager
Osaka, JaponMakasete LLC revolves around being the premier guide in Japanese gastronomy, acting as a cultural gateway for discerning mid-to-high-end customers fascinated by the country's rich culinary heritage. The name "Makasete," meaning "leave it to us" encapsulates our commitment to catering to the unique needs of clients, emphasizing a personalized and immersive experience.
Category DirectorMar. 2019 -
Dec. 2023
Alliance A.R.E.N.A.Category Director
Shanghai City, China• A.R.E.N.A is a leading DIY purchase organization: rank 6th worldwide, 3rd in Europe, €700M purchase, over 5000 stores with a sales turnover of €9.2 billions • Executive Committee Member • Sourcing Strategy for Garden & Lighting categories: Massing of the products/suppliers, Optimization of purchases (prices, innovations, large promotions, develop private label on permanent ranges, etc.) • Q...
Sourcing General ManagerDec. 2013 -
Feb. 2019
Bricorama Asia Co., Ltd.Sourcing General Manager
Ningbo, Zhejiang, China• Bricorama is a major hardware/DIY store chain (250 stores in Europe, 1 billion €) • General Management: Finance (P&L responsibility, annual growth of 50% for both revenue and profit margin), HR (recruiting, training, leading), Strategy (for both Asia & head offices). • Sourcing & Product Development (safety, legal, environmental standards, packaging, manual, etc.) of hundreds of items (elec...