Graham B.

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About Graham B.

Highly accomplished, retail executive with an extensive track record of delivering leadership, strategies, and insights to take global sales and brand performance to new levels of success for industry-leading companies. Snr Retailing and Merchandising Exec with over 10 years’ experience in international fashion, lifestyle, wholesale and ecommerce businesses within the Center Core businesses of watches, jewelry, handbags, accessories and shoes, along with ladieswear, cosmetics, kids and menswear categories. A holder of both US and UK citizenships. Global experience includes leadership roles in the USA, UK, Ireland, and South Africa. Expertise in strategic planning and execution, brand elevation, building and sustaining relations, supply chain, P+L, team performance optimization and implementing operational initiatives to enhance growth. Natural ability to develop strong relations with both internal and external stakeholders. Strongly competent in relation to the delivery of tasks within stringent timescales to the highest standard. Adept at creating dynamic strategies to position brands/categories as dominant forces within highly competitive markets and drive impressive revenue/profit growth. Highlights include: Successfully navigating Sears/Kmart through chapter 11 process Re-engaging with +45 international suppliers/partners to reinvigorate the overall performance of domestic brands and vendors to achieve positive EBITDA three quarters in a row after bankruptcy Spearheading UK market penetration for Fossil watch brands, driving the brands to +52% of the total fashion watch market share. Skilled at partnering with both internal and external stakeholders to create synergy and achieve shared business objectives. Leveraging leadership capabilities to drive continuous improvement and raise the bar for both standards and performance to create best in class business models that remain in step with industry trends. Focused on creating strong work environments that promote professional development, innovation, and engagement as the core components for achieving sustained success. Energetic, flexible, relishes challenges with a pragmatic approach and passion for success in business. Core strengths includes: Retail Operations & Merchandising Management Strategic Planning Competitive Intelligence Brand Development & Management Budgeting & Cost Control Product Development & Launch Team Building & Leadership Staff Training & Development Performance Management