Managing Director - Conglomerate in Retail - MEA

• Spearheading retail expansion initiatives, both domestically and globally, to capitalize on market opportunities and drive revenue growth.
• Managing and fostering relationships with local and international manufacturing partners, particularly in China, to with a focus on driving new product development to enhance offerings.
• Managing P&L and financial performance to optimize profitability and ensure sustainable business practices.
• Cultivating and nurturing relationships with internal board-level stakeholders and external partners, especially the leadership teams of these partners whilst driving business development efforts.
• Spearheading a team across HR, Finance, IT, and Procurement in addition to Retail. While these teams boast strong leadership, your strategic guidance will ensure seamless operations and alignment with organizational goals.

• A minimum of 15 years of proven leadership experience in a commercial role within the clothing retail sector or a leadership procurement role, as long as your have worked in a sales or retail role as well.
• Demonstrated expertise in P&L management, showcasing the ability to drive financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Extensive experience in managing and collaborating with manufacturers in Asia, particularly China.
• Proficiency in managing senior stakeholders and fostering strategic partnerships, with a track record of successful business development.
• Ideally some sort of garment technical expertise or at the very least an understanding of garment manufacturing processes to be involved in these conversations.
• Must have experience working in the Middle East market, providing valuable insights into regional dynamics and consumer preferences.

Michael Page