Gaëlle Hiquet

– Market Expansion & Strategic Roadmap : Spearheaded the regional growth strategy for the Benelux market, successfully increasing the brand's footprint and securing prime locations through high-stakes negotiations. – P&L & Financial Stewardship: Full accountability for regional P&L, focusing on revenue optimization and rigorous cost-efficiency measures to ensure sustainable profitability across all business units. – Business Transformation & Agility: Reengineered commercial operations to enhance market responsiveness, leading change management initiatives that aligned organizational structure with growth targets. – High-Performance Leadership: Built and mentored multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a "hunter mindset" and a culture of excellence to consistently outperform market benchmarks. – Key Account & Stakeholder Relations: Cultivated strategic alliances with major partners and internal stakeholders, acting as a bridge between corporate vision and local market execution.

– In my role as Area Director at IKKS in Belux, I successfully managed a network of stores across the Benelux region, ensuring operational excellence and consistent achievement of sales targets. – I led, coached, and motivated store teams to deliver exceptional customer experience and uphold brand standards. – Monitoring KPIs, implementing action plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams were key aspects of my role in driving regional growth and performance.

– Oversaw retail operations across the Benelux region, managing store teams and ensuring alignment with the brand's premium positioning. – Focused on sales performance, visual merchandising, and operational excellence to maximize revenue and enhance customer experience. – Implemented commercial strategies, analyzed KPIs, and ensured high standards of team training, motivation, and brand representation.