Patrick Simon

Background

About Patrick Simon

My Vision & Values I believe long-term success comes from agility, adaptability, innovation, and anticipating customer needs. By being relentlessly consumer-focused and mastering every touchpoint of their journey, I strive to drive sustainable growth and lasting brand loyalty in a rapidly changing market, as standing still is the fastest way to be left behind. Values and culture are the DNA of any company. A true Leader inspires belief and cultivates a “Can do” attitude and a compelling mindset across the organisation. He transfers his passion to the Team to infuse the necessary energy to reach the goals while his vision provides the roadmap. Executive Summary - Retail leadership expertise at top level : CEO, President and COO - 10 different countries (Asia, Europe and U.S.A.)/ 26+ years in Asia - 70+ global brands, 700+ stores, employees - Large international companies (Carrefour, A.S. Watson, Walt Disney)- Large national key players (MAP, City Mart, Rustan’s, Puregold, Wickes)- Setting vision and strategies, Improving financial PNL KPI’s and profits, ensuring sustainable growth, improving cash flow, accelerating expansion, innovating, creating value and developing people. Core leadership expertise - Strength in strategy formulation : identify business growth opportunities, strategic planning, market positioning, expansion plan, business transformation to e-commerce and omni-channel approach- Different business models proficiency : stand-alone stores, business units, fully centralized- Multi-format competence : Fashion - health & beauty - pharmacies - hypermarkets - supermarkets - neighbourhood stores - convenience stores - high end stores - home & living – entertainment - electronics & multimedia - lifestyle & inspirational shops - baby stores - Sports - department stores - shopping malls - eCommerce - bakery coffee shops- Strategic Partnerships : expertise in joint ventures, M&A, franchising/licensing and investor relations - Organizational Leadership : developing high-performance cultures, coaching senior executives, and scaling cross-functional teams- Broad multi-cultural understanding : leading large-scale organizations, multi-country retail ecosystems with diverse business models and formats.