Recent Projects
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Global PMO Manager .
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UOLAB
I managed the set up and launch of DUOLAB, a new Beauty Tech Brand owned by the L’Occitane Group. My responsibilities included:
Defining the business strategy (Sales, Marketing, Operations), processes and organisation, acting as the sparring partner of the General Manager.
Developing the Product (in collaboration with R&D teams and the Group Seb, the industrial partner)
Acting as COO (Chief Operating Officer)
Coordinating the Go To Market and Brand Activation activities in the UK
I also temporarily endorsed various roles and responsibilities to alleviate the lack of in-house expertise or resources (Logistics, Accounting & Budget, New Business Development, etc)
Technology & Digital Lead .
DUOLAB
I endorsed the role of Head of Technology & Digital to alleviate the lack of in-house resources.
Ensuring the maintenance of the main duolab.com e-commerce website and updating content
Prioritising the development of new functionalities of the product and managing the implementation
Designing and implementing new e-commerce websites for supporting European expansion
Implementing an online skin diagnosis powered by Artificial Intelligence
Leading a nearshore a team of developers and external digital partners
Providing general I.T support
Senior Project Manager . L’OCCITANE UK
I have worn multiple hats when contracted as Senior Project Manager for L’Occitane. I was initially in charge of the coordination of the the end of design phase, build and store opening of the L’Occitane Flagship Store located on Regent Street in London.
However, beyond my role as Project Manager, I provided extra support to L’Occitane teams to alleviate for the lack of of in-house expertise or resources. When the flagship store opened its doors, customers could discover a range of exclusive and personalised products, receive a luxury gift-wrapping service, book a beauty consultation and also enjoy Pierre Hermé delicious treats from the first-floor café.
I have mainly supported the teams in the following areas:
Branding & Marketing
Visual Merchandising
Retail Operations
I.T
Finance & Legal