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Christian Westphal

Retail, Design & Branding | E-commerce | Omnichannel | FMCG | China | India | AI & Digital Transformation
About

I offer extensive retail leadership across luxury and high street environments, excelling in customer experience, merchandising, and shop floor operations. Skilled in storytelling, inventory control, and stockroom management, I adapt quickly to dynamic retail settings and am flexible with roles, tasks, and schedules.

Previous Brands
SilverSpoon Consultancy
PwC
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
C&A China
Christian Westphal
IC Group A/S
Emanuel Ungaro
Christian Dior Couture
Work Experience
Managing Partner - Business Transformation
May ‘24 - Now
SilverSpoon Consultancy

SilverSpoon drives international growth, market entry, and transformation for global clients in verticals like Fashion, Luxury, and Lifestyle. We build brand value and enable transformative (digital) business solutions.

Subject Matter Expert - Strategy&
May ‘24 - Now
PwC

Subject Matter Expert in Strategy& Steering Committee member and trusted advisor in Luxury, Retail, and Fashion. I guide C-suite leaders and Boards on long-term growth, market entry, and transformation strategies to scale luxury brands, retailers, and online platforms. My work focuses on unlocking sustainable growth and driving meaningful impact for Luxury Groups, Retailers, and e-commerce players.

Vice President | Brand & Creative Lead
May ‘22 - May ‘24
Myntra

Led brand and creative transformation across Myntra’s private labels and customer experience.
 Redefined brand identity, accelerated design-to-market workflows, and strengthened engagement across digital channels.

Executive Board Member
Aug ‘19 - May ‘22
KOOVS.COM

Crafting long term strategies to deliver on the ambitions to achieve scalable growth: Amplifying the Brand, Engaging the Consumers, Extending the Reach and Maximising Technology. Leading “KOOVS’ annual strategy objectives” presentation at Capital Markets Day / WPP London

Chief Commercial Officer & Board Member
Aug ‘19 - May ‘22
KOOVS.COM

Directed Koovs’ brand and business turnaround during its integration with Reliance Retail. Delivered investor alignment, improved profitability, and rebuilt brand credibility through focused repositioning and storytelling.

Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
Sep ‘17 - Aug ‘19
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.

Strategic leader for Creative, Retail, Visual Merchandise and Design at Pantaloons

Creative Director
Aug ‘12 - Sep ‘17
C&A China

Design Director for Menswear, Womenswear, Kids wear & Accessories and brand transformation.

Creative Director and founder
Dec ‘06 - Jul ‘12
Christian Westphal

* Luxury Menswear and Womenswear * Design & Interior Concepts for 5*Hotels & restaurants

Senior Designer
Aug ‘04 - Dec ‘06
IC Group A/S

Senior Designer for Matinique and Part Two menswear

Modelist atelier flou
Oct ‘02 - Aug ‘04
Emanuel Ungaro

Modelist under Giambattista Valli

Designer
Jul ‘00 - Oct ‘02
Christian Dior Couture

Designer under John Galliano

Retail Experience
Retail Category
High street
Premium
Luxury
High-end luxury
Work Environment
Boutique
Department store
Shopping centre
Flagship store
High street store
Travel retail
Other
Product Category
Menswear
Womenswear
Accessories
Leather goods
Watches & Jewelry
Footwear
Beauty & Fragrances
Other
Responsibilities
Storytelling
CRM
Product setup
Inventory control
Delivery processing
Stockroom management
Stock control
Order preparation
Recommendations
Katja Larsen
Direct manager - Director of Board, SilverSpoon Consultancy
May 2024 -

Christian is an exceptional people leader with a strategic and highly structured mindset. He approaches complex challenges with clarity and discipline, ensuring they are resolved efficiently and effectively. Determined and confident, he consistently drives teams and organisations toward their goals, delivering results with both precision and integrity. Br, Katja Larsen

Languages
Danish - Native
English - Fluent
French - Work Proficiency
Education & Training
Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne
‘98 - ‘00
Master's degree
Haute Couture
Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne
‘98 - ‘00
Master's degree
Designskolen Kolding
‘95 - ‘98
Bachelor's degree
Fashion- and Space Design
Designskolen Kolding
‘95 - ‘98
Bachelor's degree