Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

We're thrilled to announce that Intellex has acquired Expert by Big Village, effective March 22, 2024. This strategic move enhances our capabilities and strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.

Stay tuned for more updates on how this acquisition will benefit our clients and experts.

For inquiries or more information, please contact us at info@intellex.com.

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Expert Details

Retail, Licensing, Wholesale, Franchising, Ecommerce, Transformation, Turnaround, Dispositions

ID: 736964 Singapore

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Senior Executive with experience in leadership positions across the Sports, Fashion, Footwear, and Lifestyle categories gained with leading global brands.

A wealth of International operational experience having lived & worked in Europe, Asia & MENA. Being a people person with drive, determination, and ambition, challenges invigorate and motivate Expert.

In his career, Expert has held full P&L responsibility for wholesale, retail, distribution, licensing, franchising with experience in transformation & turnaround.

He has successfully delivered his goals and objectives and increased shareholder value with a love for building brands internationally. He is experienced in the international development of new and existing brands with extensive experience in building and leading multi-disciplined global teams. In addition, Expert has built up a successful reputation of being honest, trustworthy, and reliable with a vast network of personal and business connections worldwide.

As a seasoned presenter Expert is involved in many retail and leadership programs and can inspire audiences and bring innovative ideas into the retail industry.

Expert is also responsible for creating The Social Foot, a leading sneaker retail experience in Asia and MENA.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 2016 Degree: GAP Subject: Leaders for Growth Institution: AFG
Year: 1988 Degree: HND Subject: Business Management Institution: Loughborough College

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2021 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Managing Director Department: Deals
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Based in Singapore. Responsible for Asia business. Retail, Commercial & Industrial asset based lending, dispositions, licensing and acquisitions.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2019 to 2021 Employer: Birkenstock Title: Managing Director Department: Comercial
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Based in Singapore. Managing Birkenstock brand in Asia. 200+ stores an online
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2015 to 2019 Employer: Al-Futtain Group Title: CEO Department: Commercial
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Based in Singapore. CEO Sports, Fashion & Lifestyle. 3000 employees, 7 countries, managing over 65 brands.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2013 to 2015 Employer: Pacific Brands Australia Title: Director Business Development Department: Commercial
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Based in China. Responsible for brands like Sheridan and Bonds for region.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2012 to 2013 Employer: Calvin Klein Title: Director, Northern Europe Department:
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Years: 2011 to 2011 Employer: Self Employed Title: Founder Department:
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Years: 2006 to 2011 Employer: Lee Cooper Title: International Director Department:
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Years: 2003 to 2004 Employer: Ben Sherman Title: National Account Manager Department:
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Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1994 to 2003 Employer: VF Corporation Title: National Account Manager Department:
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Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1992 to 1994 Employer: Nestle Title: Sales Representative Department:
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Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1988 to 1992 Employer: Royal Fleet Auxiliary Title: Junior Officer Department:
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International Experience

Years Country / Region Summary
Years: 2015 to Present Country / Region: Singapore Summary: Based in Singapore managing Asia
Years: 2013 to 2015 Country / Region: China Summary: Based in China managing Asia
Years: 1992 to 2013 Country / Region: UK Summary: Based in London managing EMEA.

Additional Experience

Training / Seminars
Leaders for growth at Al-Futtaim 2016 - 2016
GAP breakthrough intensive at Pacific Brands 2013 - 2014
Tack Training – various management course at VFC 2000 - 2012
National Sea Training College, Kent 1988 - 1988
Loughborough College, HND Business Management 1986 - 1988
Dantre School, Daventry, 2 x O level, 8 x CSE 1980 - 1986
Albert Einstein Schule, Laatzen, Germany 1978 - 1980
Marketing Experience
Expert is extensively involved in shaping the retail industry through retail associations, speaking events, and innovating concepts and is involved in charity work when time permits.

Fields of Expertise

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