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Benjamin Rankin

International Leader Specialized in Luxury
About

With a strategic mindset for operational success, use of performance modeling, communication and proven change management techniques this seasoned leader drives growth and motivates teams. Skilled in technological innovation, marketing, sales, distribution and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Previous Brands
Chalhoub Group
Collège du Léman - International School
Confidential Hotel Holding
Lancôme
LVMH
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Sterling Commerce an AT&T company
Work Experience
Founder
Aug ‘19 - Mar ‘23
Confidential Hotel Holding

Hotel group achieving 3x industry average on profitability and significantly improved customer reviews. Built Hotel Group: Set up Operational Standards, Recruited teams Digital transformation: both OTA's and own infrastructure Delivered profitability 3x industry average through ultra efficient operations Improved NPS from above average to top 15% of competitive set through high level recruitment, motivation and redefinition of CX Increased sales 28%, RevPar and Occupancy through clarified offer and improved digital footprint Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions Weniger anzeigen

VP Sales and Marketing
Oct ‘18 - Jul ‘19
Collège du Léman - International School

Established 3 forward leaning partnerships: Hublot, Heart for India, Pimax to improve local brand image and build local feeling of community Increased Sales >27% through highly targeted ad campaigns, improved admissions officers motivation Rebranded school to provide a more up to date image

Group Omni Channel Head
Aug ‘16 - Oct ‘18
Chalhoub Group

Defined group vision of distribution (go to market), negotiated contracts with 72 brands to include online Ran 24 seminars, 3 reward ceremonies E-commerce: launched 1 joint venture, 3 marketplaces and 7 own brand platforms

Global Retail VP
May ‘13 - Aug ‘16
Lancôme

2.3 Billion sales, 6,000 staff Increased Market Share 2Pts through strategic merchandising focuses, improved visibility, excellent execution for marketing plan Revolutionized Beauty Consultant online learning using "social learning" (e-learning on steroids) with over 1 million connections Increased profitability 17% through better staff efficiency, improved sell-through with B2B partners 52 Product launches with a 98.2% successful execution rate globally (on-time, quality and size of visuals, communication plan...) Weniger anzeigen

Global Training Director, Givenchy Parfums
Apr ‘11 - Apr ‘13
LVMH

Givenchy Academy: Modeled performance, designed retail management and sales training, created technical and product training (Make-up, Skincare, Fragrance expertise). 20,000 trained worldwide Improved worldwide make-up sales performance 32% through know-how trainings, improved press relations, high impact in-store animations Implemented global training reporting system, used by 100% of markets Professionalized organization through improved organizational structure, Givenchy Academy accompanying 85% of all staff in improving know-how Weniger anzeigen

Europe Retail Director, Parfums Christian Dior
Apr ‘08 - Apr ‘11
LVMH

Managed 1 billion in sales and >2000 people Prepared new organization, job descriptions, competency modes: implemented in all 41 markets Directed retail standards in 41 countries Restructured and fully trained 2000 strong salesforce Transformed B2B partnership model

International Project Manager Retail Management and Sales, Dior
Jan ‘07 - Apr ‘08
LVMH

Established global retail audit and global retail standards used in 40 affiliates Developed organizational model for new sales organization in 28 affiliates and 34 agency run markets Authored retail toolkit used in 100% of affiliates

Latin America Business Development, Louis Vuitton
Jan ‘04 - Dec ‘07
LVMH

Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion, multiplying new product category sales 8-fold

International Trainer, Louis Vuitton
May ‘01 - Jan ‘04
LVMH

Wrote training manuals for 11,000 employees and 14 positions according to strict company guidelines. Launched Change Management training to support launching new categories, i.e. fashion, watches, jewelry, shoes. Used in 72 countries

HR Manager Western Europe
Jan ‘00 - Dec ‘01
Sterling Commerce an AT&T company

Recruitment, Compensation, Generalist, Succession Planning, Immigration

General Manager
Jan ‘97 - Dec ‘00
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra

Operations manager: budget, personnel, logistics, advertising...

Languages
French - Fluent
Spanish - Work Proficiency
Portuguese - Basic
Dutch - Work Proficiency
English - Fluent
Education & Training
INSEAD
‘19 - ‘19
Global Management Certificate
The Juilliard School
‘96 - ‘98
Masters
University of Rochester - Eastman School of Music
‘92 - ‘96
Bachelors
Bishop Hendricken High School
‘88 - ‘92
High School Diploma
1260 Nyon, Switzerland