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Christina Alissandraki

Christina Alissandraki

Global Business Transformation Lead
Athens

Summary

Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Global Business Transformation Lead

Avon Cosmetics International
09.2023 - Current

Currently leading the Global Digital & Commercial transformation programme, developing new Omnichannel digital products. Having successfully launched in UK and Italy, the roadmap will include launch in four continents.

  • Established successful partnerships with external organizations to foster collaboration and drive mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Led cross-functional teams in executing critical projects, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through process optimization, reducing overhead expenses without compromising quality or service levels

General Manager - Commercial Market Head

Avon Cosmetics Greece
05.2020 - 09.2023
  • Greece Commercial Leader. Reported to Western Europe Commercial Markets Leader. Total market lead responsibilities, including commercial management and P&L accountability.
  • Proposed and led successfully, the most extensive market transformation project in the region. Turned-around the local subsidiary towards profitability, achieving and surpassing challenging EBITDA targets
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.

Head of Sales

Avon Cosmetics Greece
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Streamlined sales processes, resulting in enhanced efficiency and increased productivity.
  • Optimized pricing strategies by monitoring competitor activities, analyzing market trends, and considering internal cost structures for profitability maximization.
  • Managed key Sales Leader accounts effectively, ensuring ongoing satisfaction while identifying upsell opportunities to drive additional revenue growth.
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing innovative marketing strategies and optimizing team performance.

Managing Director

Anne Semonin Luxury Skincare
11.2010 - 09.2019
  • Setting-up the vision and defining the strategy, leading the implementation in all fields: Marketing, Sales, E[1]commerce, Product Development, Supply Chain,... for a cosmetics company that has been present in 40 countries.
  • Negotiated and managed brand listings in exclusive retailers ex. Liberty's London, Harrods, TSUM Russia as well leading e-commerce stores as for ex. BeautyBay.com, Zalando.de
  • Prospected and secured distribution agreements in new territories with high potential for the products: Eastern Europe (Russia, Lithuania, Georgia, Ukraine...), Asia (Azerbaijan, South Korea, Hong Kong...), Africa (Kenya).

Marketing Manager- ABSOLUT VODKA & MOET-Hennessy

AMVYX S.A.
03.2000 - 10.2010
  • Turned ABSOLUT VODKA to #1 vodka in Greece securing sales that brought Greece to #3 Global market after USA & Canada.
  • Re-launched MOET from a traditional, old-fashioned champagne to become top-trend lifestyle choice..
  • Implemented creative partnership building, event sponsorship, activation platforms and consumer experience design.

Group Brand Manager

L'Oreal
06.1998 - 09.1999
  • Accountable for the sales and marketing of Biotherm cosmetics, Cacharel, Ralph Lauren and Paloma Picasso perfumes. Reporting directly to the GM.
  • Successfully launched two fragrances that reached Number 1 Sales position - Noa by Cacharel & Romance by Ralph Lauren

Brand Manager

METAXA - IDV
09.1996 - 06.1998
  • Enhanced brand recognition by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns for METAXA, Malibu Coconut Rum and other brands

Education

MBA -

Bradford School of Management
Bradford, UK
04.2001 -

Athens University of Economics & Business
Athens, Greece

Skills

Revenue growth

Organizational development

Strategic planning

Project management

Business development

Cross-functional team leadership

Team leadership

Performance management

Timeline

Global Business Transformation Lead

Avon Cosmetics International
09.2023 - Current

General Manager - Commercial Market Head

Avon Cosmetics Greece
05.2020 - 09.2023

Head of Sales

Avon Cosmetics Greece
10.2019 - 04.2020

Managing Director

Anne Semonin Luxury Skincare
11.2010 - 09.2019

MBA -

Bradford School of Management
04.2001 -

Marketing Manager- ABSOLUT VODKA & MOET-Hennessy

AMVYX S.A.
03.2000 - 10.2010

Group Brand Manager

L'Oreal
06.1998 - 09.1999

Brand Manager

METAXA - IDV
09.1996 - 06.1998

Athens University of Economics & Business
Christina AlissandrakiGlobal Business Transformation Lead