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Michael Berggren

Global Expansion Expert | Driving Brand Success with Cultural Resonance and Strategic Insight
About

Dynamic and results-oriented Business Leader with over 20 years of experience in the beauty retail sector, specializing in driving sales growth, activating key accounts, and enhancing brand presence. Proven track record in developing and executing strategic sales strategies, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, and achieving sales targets. Adept at negotiating commercial terms, planning sales forecasting, and collaborating with marketing teams to drive traffic and sales conversion. Passionate about beauty, with a strategic and analytical approach to sales and business growth.

Previous Brands
Great Lengths Universal Hair Extensions
Philip Kingsley
Henkel
Work Experience
International Business Specialist
Aug ‘20 - Jun ‘24
Self employed

Guided global brand launches and market expansions for brands like TAHE (Spain), Beauty Works (UK), Beautick (Italy), and Monacelli (Italy). Developed and executed market entry strategies, resulting in a 25% increase in market share. Aligned brand messaging, products, and campaigns with diverse cultural preferences, achieving a 30% revenue growth. Fostered cross-cultural communication, reducing project completion times by 20%.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Dec ‘18 - Jun ‘20
Great Lengths Universal Hair Extensions

Managing Director
Oct ‘16 - Nov ‘18
Philip Kingsley

General Manager / Member of the Board of Henkel UK-IRE
Mar ‘13 - Feb ‘16
Henkel

Beauty care professional , brands: Schwarzkopf / Indola / Clynol

General Manager / Member of the Board Henkel Italy
Nov ‘08 - Feb ‘13
Henkel

Languages
English - Fluent
Italian - Native
Spanish - Work Proficiency
Swedish - Native
Recommendations
Andy Benning
Direct manager - Head of Logistic , Philip Kingsley
Oct 2016 - Nov 2018

Michael is a consummate professional in his field. As well as truly grasping the “why”, Michael has outstanding vision of the hows and whats of what is required to drive a business forward. Always engaging, positive and organised, he is a truly inspirational leader and leads from the front. Michael understands a wide range of the functions within an organisation too, meaning that if there are challenges across the business, he is on hand to lend advice and support to find the solutions and move us all forwards. A truly great asset for any organisation that wants to drive forwards with purpose, professionalism and positivity.

Education & Training
National University
‘90 - ‘93
Bachelor’s Degree
grännaskolan
‘81 - ‘86
International Boardingschool
London, UK