Stéphane Delille

Born in France, based in Tokyo, and gained a in-depth experience of company management and development, after more than 15 years of career in international and competitive environments. Broad-minded, multilingual and multicultural, with strong professional insight in the luxury brand industry as well as FMCG, and with a taste for customer happiness, fashion trends, and information and entertainment technologies. Graduated from ESCEM in Tours, France (French 'Grandes Ecoles' of Business).

Has successfully lived in Asia, and enjoyed doing business between France, Switzerland and Japan. Has worked for several companies, including among other assignments a local CEO mandate for a successful independent watch and jewelry brand, as well as a Director position in a worldwide epitome of the luxury 'Maisons'. Duties included Company Management, Strategic Planning, Retail Focus, People Development, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Satisfaction.

PROFILE & VALUE
* Corporate strategy & development specialist - visionary, strategist and tactician; delivering concrete results in profitability, growth and operational performance.
* Strong operational sense - participate in all operational initiatives, including reorganization, turnaround management, infrastructure projects.
* Develop and respect human capital - lead and leverage teams and individuals, and active listener as well as mentor.
* Truly international - flexible mindset, with a multi-cultural and multi-lingual background and a strong ability to analyze local constraints and blend them into efficient strategic planning.
* Customer obsession - start with the customer and work backwards to elaborate the best strategy and most efficient results.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERTISE
Visionary, Strategy, Execution, Leadership
P/L Improvement
Performance Management
Startup, Turnaround, Change
Negotiation, Partnerships Skills
Cost Control Analysis
Business Development
Product Development and Rollout
Quality and Service Development
Multi-Cultural and Broad-Minded Approach
Problem Solver
Native French, Fluent English & Japanese