Olivier Guillebert
Buyer - President of Ascendis
I was already an entrepreneur at the age of 23 when I started my first company, and I have learned throughout my career what it takes to succeed in a B2C or B2B environment, leading large teams to performance.
I also learned that this industry requires a lot of humility, as success is never guaranteed in advance.
The company I acquire will therefore be able to rely on my passion, skills and hard work, but also on my deep respect for what has been achieved so far. My aim is clearly to continue the success story of my predecessor.
Professional experience
2020-2022
2018-2020
2017-2018
2011-2017
2010
2003-2009
2000-2022
Chief Operating Officer
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Global COO in charge of all the Group’s operations, along with the supply chain and the Bulgarian subsidiary
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Responsible for the operational merger of AAB and UA5P. Reported to the owner and CEO
Area Director
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Full P&L responsibility for the Paris Region, accounting for 20% of the Group’s annual turnover
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Team Leadership across functions (Sales, HR, Finance) and operations (local Branches)
Chief Operating Officer
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Global COO in charge of all the Group’s operations, along with the supply chain and the regional subsidiaries
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Responsible for the implementation of the Group’s pan-European expansion plan. Reported to the founder and CEO
Senior Manager
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Deputy General Manager for the Market, in charge of leading the « Operational Excellence » processes across Europe
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Opened 15 stores over a six-year period. Hired, trained and developed 1500+ staff and 150+ managers
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Mentored and coached 15+ newly-hired senior leaders for the market
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Drove KPIs and partnered with store leaders to grow all metrics in a sustainable way
Consultant in marketing & sales effectiveness
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Performed industry and company analysis for current operations in China. Developed recommendations for the Chinese subsidiary to redefine its brand positioning and better control its network of distributors
Managing Director
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Entrepreneurial role with branch responsibility for all budget, organizational, commercial and strategic activities; company’s youngest Managing Director at the age of 29
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Led a team of 400 employees and 20 executives in a $152m turnover multi-store business unit
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Initiated and implemented a new business unit design, targeting the growing home improvement segment
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Increased branch profits by 210% in 2 years
Founder and CEO​
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Created an internet-based relocation company; designed the business model, found business partners, raised funds and recruited staff
EDUCATION
2010
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Master in Business Administration
1997-2001
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Master in Management
