Alexis Vaganay

Alexis Vaganay

Global C-suite Executive | Driving Growth, Innovation & Transformation | Proven P&L Leadership | People Engagement | Expertise Beauty & FMCG | CEO | President

CotyAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Experience31+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Accomplished global C-suite executive, member of the ExCom of a $6bn listed company at the NYSE, with 30 years’ experience leading $2.4bn P&Ls, driving growth and transformation from underperforming to market leaders. Trusted by independent, family and PE board members for strategic turnarounds and transformation that delivered sustainable value creation. Global C-suite responsibilities in FMCG (Unilever, BIC) and then Luxury and Consumer Beauty (Coty). Proven track record in strategic governance, scaling brand portfolios, anticipating channels’ shifts, engaging global teams, to ultimately deliver lasting shareholder value. I believe in clarity of purpose and strong governance to unleash the full potential of a business and ultimately build lasting legacies. I believe in authentic leadership and trust to drive engagement and result-oriented organizations. I believe in collaboration, co-creation and tech driven changes to innovate and challenge status quo.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • CotyCurrent
    Jun 2016–Present· 10 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Commercial Officer, Consumer Beauty Division, GlobalCurrent
      Dec 2020–Present
    • EVP, Regional Managing Director EMEA, Luxury & Consumer Beauty divisions
      May 2020–Dec 2020
    • SVP, Managing Director UK&I, Luxury & Consumer Beauty divisions
      Aug 2019–May 2020
    • SVP, General Manager UK&I, Luxury division
      Jun 2016–Aug 2019
  • May 2009–May 2016· 7 yrs
    • Global CMO | VP Marketing & Ecommerce North America
      Jul 2013–May 2016
    • VP Marketing Europe | GM Switzerland
      2012–Jun 2013
    • VP Marketing EMEA
      May 2009–Dec 2011
  • 1999–Apr 2009· 10 yrs 3 mos
    • Head of Global Toothpaste Innovation
      2008–Apr 2009
    • Marketing Manager | Brand Manager | Category Manager
      1999–Dec 2007
  • Aug 1997–Dec 1998· 1 yr 4 mos
    • Navigation Officer in the French Navy
      Aug 1997–Dec 1998
  • 1997–Jun 1997· 5 mos
    • Intern in the M&A Department
      1997–Jun 1997
  • 1996–Jul 1996· 6 mos
    • Assistant Brand Manager
      1996–Jul 1996
  • Jun 1995–Oct 1995· 4 mos
    • Representative, Sales
      Jun 1995–Oct 1995

Education

Master degree in 1997

Finance & marketing

ESCP Business School

Master of Business Studies

Business Administration

University College Dublin

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Change ManagementShopper MarketingLeadershipNielsenMarketingMarketing StrategyProduct MarketingMarketing ManagementE-commerceManagementP & L OversightStrategic VisionConsumer ProductsMarket AnalysisBrand ManagementInternational MarketingBrand EquityTrade MarketingCustomer InsightExecutive Management