Olivier Walthert

• Consulting and professional services in sales and business development of consumer goods across Asia Pacific.

• Responsible for the Development of the brand across APAC
• Developed key partnerships with industry-leading organizations to strengthen professional network and expand future business opportunities.
• Executed strategic plans for growth and new acquisitions
• Implementation of business and communication strategies
• Product and Sales training of retail staff

• Responsible for developing the brand in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Europe.
• Negotiating and securing partnerships with new Distributors, Agents and Retailers.
• Day-to-day support of the newly established partners to help launch, expand and strengthen the brand in each of their respective markets.
• Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
• Contributed to industry events and trade shows to showcase products and gather industry intelligence.

Company specialized in Distribution, Retailing, Trading, Marketing, Brand building of consumer goods in Singapore and Malaysia.

Exclusive representation for:

• CARAN D’ACHE (Luxury Writing instruments and accessories)
• BRICS (Luggage, travel bags and leather accessories)
• WOLF (Watch winders, Watch & Jewelry boxes and Accessories)
• LOUIS ERARD, EDOX, JOWISSA, CHARLES JOURDAN, VERSUS, VICEROY (Watches)
• BURG (Smart watches)

Main activities:

• Opening and operating of various retail outlets (stand-alone boutiques, Shop-in-shops in department stores and travel retail) in Singapore and Malaysia
• Wholesaling with major retailers across both countries
• Setting and implementation of yearly business/sales/marketing plans
• Organization of PR and brand events
• Securing corporate and B2B deals

Managing Director

• Administration/management organization of the Swatch Group Trading (Thailand) Pte Ltd., marketing the following Swatch Group Brands : Breguet, Glashütte Original, Omega, Longines, Rado, Tissot, CK watches, Swatch
• Assisting the Service Manager, in the fields of Accounting, Personnel administration, After Sales Service, Product handling and Logistics, Inventory Management and Information systems.
• Meeting the country and profitability objectives
• Setting Budgets and forecasts in accordance with the Swatch Group Brand’s Divisional Managers
• Coordinating marketing researches for the country and assisting the brands in defining their marketing strategies and local adaptations
• Leading an organization of a total of 100-105 staff, with –8- divisional managers as direct reports

Brand Manager – Omega

• Responsible for the Balance sheet and Income statement of Omega Thailand
• Setting local Sales/Marketing and communication plans, in line with worldwide concepts
• Defining and implementing Pricing / Distribution / Sales strategies
• Organizing sales activities and promotional events to further build the brand and achieve sales objectives

• Responsible for of the Swatch brand results in the Asia Pacific Region.
• Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
• Implementation of marketing/distribution strategies
• Successful organization of various PR and Consumer Events
• Management of Marketing Budget

Definition of marketing strategies across Europe to develop the various group brands and optimize their profitability

• Business responsibility with P&L for the Wet & Dry business area.
• Participation in the development of a Pan-European Marketing Plan for all Floor Care products in Europe
• Carried out complete market study and competition analyses of the semi-professional segment and established new brand, products, sales and distribution strategies, with full P/L projections.

• Sourcing and Planning of “HOT” Products (cooking appliances) for Electrolux South East Asia, in coordination with Group sales companies in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
• Assigning brand positions and marketing plans to optimize group profits, performance and market shares
• Synergized effectively the product ranges across the ASEAN region and optimized sales performance, profitability and market shares.
• Planning of various product launches
• Supported and motivated the sales teams with proper sales material and in-depth product knowledge through regular product training
• Coordinated with Marketing Communication Dept. to develop attractive and creative communication material
• Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
• Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies.

• Product Marketing Responsible for cooking appliances of Swiss origin for the markets of Scandinavia, France, Spain and Benelux
• Coordinated with factories, sales and marketing teams to develop and effectively launch new product ranges.
• Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives
• Created effective sales and marketing support tools
• Created product generation roadmaps to help guide product development processes and align with overall business goals.