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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
Coty
BLUR LONDON
Hotel Val de Saône
Philip Morris International
Collège du Léman - International School
Chalhoub Group
MÉTABOLE
Lancôme
LVMH
Leading Brands and Distribution Specialists
Work Experience
Travel Retail Global Director Retail and Education
Sep ‘24 -
Coty

Senior Advisor to CEO
Nov ‘22 -
BLUR LONDON

General Manager
Apr ‘22 -
Hotel Val de Saône

Head of Omni Channel Strategy
Nov ‘19 - Jun ‘22
Philip Morris International

Reduced acquisition costs 82%, reduced customer churn 27%

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

Increased Sales >27% through highly targeted ad campaigns, improved admissions officers motivation

Group Head of Omni Channel and Guest Experience
Aug ‘16 - Oct ‘18
Chalhoub Group

Lead transformation from retail to omni-channel

Board Member
Jan ‘14 -
MÉTABOLE

Global Retail VP
May ‘13 - Aug ‘16
Lancôme

2.3 Billion sales, 6,000 staff. Increased market share 2pts

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

Professionalized organization through improved organizational structure, Givenchy Academy accompanying 85% of all staff in improving know-how

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

Restructured and fully trained 2000 strong salesforce Transformed B2B partnership model

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

Latin America Business Development, Louis Vuitton
Jan ‘04 - Dec ‘06
LVMH

Consulting Missions
Apr ‘03 -
Leading Brands and Distribution Specialists

Creating custom tools andproviding direct management to inspire teams to deliver their best. Clients include Lagardère Travel Retail, Coty, Hermès, LVMH

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

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