
Emma Stolt Bragée
@emmastoltbragee
Senior commercial leader with 15+ years in retail, B2B and operations, building strong teams and driving profitable growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m a senior commercial leader with 15+ years of international experience across retail, B2B, and operations. I’ve led multi-site retail operations across Sweden, Norway, and Finland, including full P&L responsibility for 17 Marc O’Polo stores and regional leadership across 7 Lexington stores in Sweden and Finland. I’ve also led B2B teams at IKEA for Business in Hong Kong and recovered €100,000 in unpaid invoices through stronger financial routines. I bring an empathetic, hands-on leadership style with a strong focus on people, commercial performance, and profitable growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Regional Retail Manager & Store Manager
The Lexington Company AB
Sep 2020 - Feb 2025 (4 years 5 months)
Led regional retail operations while managing a flagship store, owning sales performance, cost control, team development, and operational results. Recruited, onboarded, and developed store managers and sales teams, implementing structured training and development plans.
B2B Manager, IKEA for Business (HK & Macau)
IKEA, Dairy Farm Company, Limited
Jan 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Led a cross-functional B2B team delivering functional and sustainable solutions for offices, hospitality, residential, and healthcare clients. Drove sales growth by improving pipeline management, project visibility, and team execution through new reporting structures and coaching.
Sales Manager, B2B
Food Linkers
Oct 2016 - Jun 2017 (8 months)
Launched premium European wine, spirits, coffee, and specialty food brands in Hong Kong and Macau, building market presence from zero. Prospected and closed high-profile hospitality and nightlife accounts, including Ritz-Carlton, Conrad Hotel, and Star Cruises.
Retail Manager Sweden
Marc O'Polo
Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years)
Owned full retail P&L for the Swedish market, leading 17 retail and concession stores. Led recruitment, performance management, and talent development to build strong store leadership and engagement.
Assistant Store Manager -> Store Manager -> Flagship Store Manager
Marc O'Polo
Sep 2008 - Dec 2012 (4 years 3 months)
Progressed through three leadership roles, ultimately managing a 600 sqm flagship store with full operational and people responsibility. Led and developed a 15-person team, achieved 90%+ Mystery Shopper scores, and developed multiple employees into management roles.
Store Manager
BIKBOK
Jan 2007 - Aug 2008 (1 year 7 months)
Managed store operations and team, ensuring sales performance and customer satisfaction.
Sales Assistant
BIKBOK
Sep 2004 - Dec 2006 (2 years 3 months)
Provided sales support and customer service in a retail environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nacka Gymnasium
Upper Secondary School Diploma, Social Sciences
Upper Secondary School Diploma in Social Sciences from Nacka Gymnasium in Stockholm, Sweden.
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