Mr. Chetrit is a serial entrepreneur with a vast experience and knowledge in retailing, franchising, real estate investment, M&A advisory services and capital markets. He founded and successfully operated numerous companies. Mr. Chetrit has an extensive management background in business operations, corporate acquisitions, market development and corporate finance and planning. Mr. Chetrit has created, directed and executed many plans in the areas of strategic business development, and overall business structures. Over the last 12 years, Mr. Chetrit has actively been involved in advising clients. He studied Business Administration at American University, Washington, D.C., was a Contributor to Financing Your Business with Venture Capital, (Prima, 1998), and holds a National Association of Securities Dealers Series 3 certification. He is an active member, a regional chairman and sits on the international board of YPO/WPO (Young Presidents Organization – World Presidents Organization).
- Former partner at a boutique investment banking firm providing M&A, strategic and corporate development services to mid-size companies.
- Former President and Founder of HBS Holdings, the holding company for Hugo Boss stores, which established the first retail concept for the brand.
- Chairman and co-founder of LabConnect, a laboratory services company serving the clinical trial market place.
- Former Chief Executive Officer of OnlineLiving, an internet and communication services company providing communication services to residential communities across the USA.
- Owned and operated multiple high end apparel franchises.
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With more than 25 years experience, Mr. Blanchot, is a dynamic, strong and entrepreneur . In recent years, he has been involved in operations and business growth strategy, advising and providing strategic and corporate development services to clients. He studied in a French Business School (ISG), and followed an executive program in Harvard Business School (OPM 1990).
For over 15 years , he held senior positions at ALSER SA, a family business in France and North America, including: CFO, International manager , North America CEO and world COO before selling this family holding to a major financial institution .
- Alser was one of the world leaders in manufacturing and selling store fixtures as well as a major layout Expert( including competitive strategies) answering the needs of many major retailers such as : Carrefour, Auchan , Metro , Pathmark, Kroger , Gigante , Walmart ,Pick n’ Pay, La Rinascente ,…
- He was an active member of the International (6 years) and European (8 years) boards of directors of one of the prestigious international executive organizations: YPO (Young Presidents Organization).
- This "Business angel" who founded and operated numerous businesses and several companies in different industries, has an unusual and varied professional career marked by: Extensive corporate and leadership experience in all functional management areas, including: finance, merchandising, advertising, marketing, public relations, human resources, construction management and private label branding.
- Extensive experience in various industries and services sectors: retailing, distribution, consulting, media, fashion, entertainment, venture capital
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MARÍA E GIRÓN
Senior Advisor
Madrid, Spain
Maria E. Giron is an entrepreneur with over 15 years experience in luxury good retailing. She has led and operated successful concepts and advised numerous luxury companies on strategic development and brand building. Maria E. Giron led the management buy in of Carrera y Carrera in 1999 (www.carreraycarrera.com) . At the time it was a dormant family company dealing in the jewelry business. Within the span of 6 years she conducted a turnaround of the company that resulted in going from loses of 2 million euro in 1999 to operating profit of 4 million euro in 2005 and from stagnant growth, to compounded sales growth of 20% over the five year period. Additionally, the brand acquired value as it increased its international notoriety and developed an attractive and prestigious image. In 2006 Carrera Y Carrera was sold to Lladró Group a leading Spanish company in the porcelain industry. Her former experience at the luxury goods industry was at Loewe, the leading Spanish company at the time. There, she defined a strategic plan in 1992 and 1993 that contributed to strengthen the brand and as a result increased sales and profit. Loewe was bought by LVMH in 1996.
- She started her professional career at First Chicago Bank as a financial analyst. Later, during her time at Harvard Business School, she was involved as consultant with the Guggenheim Museum and Estee Lauder Company.
- She received an Engineering degree from ICAI Universidad Pontificia de Comillas and a Business degree from Harvard Business School.
- She is an active lecturer, teacher and advisor at various Universities and Business Schools.
- She is member of the international Board of Oceana, a leading environmental organization, member of the European Board of YPO (Young Presidents Organization) and founder of YPO Madrid chapter.
- She is member of Advisory Board of IE Universidad and member of Executive Board of IWF (International Women´s Forum).
- She was awarded Best Women Executive of Spain in 2004.
AWARDS
- Awarded Best executive of 2004 by FEDEPE (Federation of Women Executives of Spain)
- Awarded by Vogue magazine in 2005 as best jewelry brand
- Awarded the 2003 Prize for Excellence by the magazine Ejecutivos
- Awarded the 2003 Prize for Innovation by the magazine Dirigentes
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