Jan V.
30+ years executive commercial roles in Furniture Retail & Textile industries
P&L Business Manager / Managing Director, enterprising, innovative & commercially-driven, with 30+ years of executive international experience across B2B, B2C, D2C, furniture, design, textiles, wholes...see more
- Retail & Ecommerce
- Textile & Fabrics
- C-Level & Leadership
€425
/hr
- Pre-vetted expert
- Confirmed hourly rate
- Available on short notice
Experience
Managing Director
Alexander Rose Ltd1 year
Current position
Sep 2021 - PresentAlexander Rose, established in 1994 is the UK's leading outdoor furniture company, we specialize in craftsmanship and quality FSC wood and woven furniture for the outdoors.
Production ...see more
Managing Director
Alexander Rose Ltd1 year
Current position
Sep 2021 - PresentAlexander Rose, established in 1994 is the UK's leading outdoor furniture company, we specialize in craftsmanship and quality FSC wood and woven furniture for the outdoors.
Production ...see more
Vice President North America
Kvadrat2 years
Nov 2019 - Jun 2021
Formed US company, over 18 months recruited and successfully onboard 42 new regional US staff members, covering, sales, sales support/customer service, accounts, PR/marketing.
Sourced ...see more
Executive Vice President Americas, UK & Middle East
Carl Hansen & Søn2 years
Mar 2018 - Nov 2019
Responsible for the business turnaround of a US furniture manufacturing business, with €70m t/o p.a.
• Full remit for restructuring organisation and establishing a new management and sa...see more
Managing Director
Skandium Ltd4 years
Jul 2014 - Mar 2018
Responsible for P&L business leadership, managing a Scandinavian lifestyle retail and B2B business
• Drove turnaround of a £10m t/o business, restoring profitability in readiness for bu...see more
Country Director
Republic of Fritz Hansen™2 years
Nov 2012 - Jul 2014
Responsible for growth strategies, driving market efforts & brand re-positioning for a €100m business
• Appointed as VP for UK, Ireland, S. Europe & Middle East for a Danish furniture m...see more
Executive Vice President - Sales
Kvadrat7 years
Oct 2007 - May 2014
Responsible for sales leadership for a Danish Textile Manufacturer with 200 employees, €110m t/o p.a.
• Boosted revenue growth by a total of +96% and EBIT by +288% over a timeframe of 8...see more
Country Director
Kvadrat10 years
Oct 1997 - Oct 2007
Retail, B2B, Marketing and PR
Country Manager
Scanbirk3 years
Jun 1994 - Oct 1997
Retail, Wholesale, Mail Order
Industries, roles and expertise
Industry experience
- Retail & Ecommerce
- Textile & Fabrics
Role experience
- C-Level & Leadership