
Erika Fabian
@erikafabian
Chief of Staff at VF Group, driving strategy execution and KPI governance while aligning leadership priorities with delivery.
What I'm looking for
At VF Group, I partner with the CEO to set, track and review strategic priorities. I run KPI governance and cross-functional programmes for the leadership team.
At YU Lounge Ltd, I led commercial operations, pricing policy and service packages for a VIP private-jet terminal within a €20M annual budget. I negotiated international agreements with travel management companies and hospitality partners.
At SABMiller / AB InBev, I led a $15M+ annual procurement budget and negotiated multi-million-dollar international contracts. Earlier, I opened 38 Hugo Boss franchise stores across Eastern Europe.
As Managing Director and shareholder of Modera Ltd, I led foreign trade, key accounts, HR and KPI reviews, and grew revenue 26% in the first year. I’m seeking remote Chief of Staff, Strategy & Operations and Commercial leadership roles with scale-ups, PE-backed businesses and international organisations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief of Staff
VF Group
Oct 2023 - Oct 2026 (3 years)
Partnered with the CEO to set, track and review strategic priorities, keeping the executive team aligned on objectives and delivery. Led cross-functional projects and operational-improvement initiatives, ran KPI tracking and governance, and oversaw daily operations of a large multi-department office and a team of 15.
Senior Commercial Manager
Medilink International Ltd
Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 (8 months)
Developed and delivered business growth strategy, managing a €15–20M annual budget. Built client relationships to secure new contracts and expanded strategic partnerships across Europe, and worked with department heads to define company KPIs and performance targets.
Senior Commercial & Brand/Category Manager
Homemate Ltd
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Defined and executed category, brand and pricing strategies to maximise sales and market impact. Researched and launched new product opportunities, built annual budgets, and monitored quarterly performance to improve margins, supplier performance and procurement efficiency.
Senior Sales, Marketing & Operations Manager
M2A Business Consulting Ltd
Jan 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Designed and executed sales plans to increase market share and managed VIP client accounts across Africa. Owned sales reporting and revenue forecasting within a $12M annual budget.
Senior Vice President – Commercial
YU Lounge Ltd
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Led commercial operations, pricing policy and service packages within a €20M annual budget. Negotiated international agreements with travel management companies and high-end hospitality partners, and managed charter operations.
Senior Commodity Manager
SABMiller / AB InBev
Sep 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 3 months)
Led a $15M+ annual procurement budget, optimising spend efficiency and supplier performance. Negotiated multi-million-dollar international contracts and analysed market trends and cost drivers to shape sourcing strategy.
Senior Business Development Manager
Glass Gallery Ltd
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 11 months)
Managed international key accounts, CRM/SAP and an €11M annual budget.
Managing Director / Shareholder
Modera Ltd
Jan 2003 - Dec 2009 (6 years 11 months)
Led foreign trade, key accounts, HR and KPI reviews; grew revenue 26% in year one.
Visual Merchandising & Retail Marketing
Hugo Boss AG
Jan 1998 - Dec 2002 (4 years 11 months)
Opened 38 franchise stores across Eastern Europe; reviewed sales and marketing budget.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Corvinus University of Budapest
MBA, Economics
MBA in Economics.
Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
Leadership Programme, Leadership
Completed a leadership programme.
College of Trade & F&B Industry
Diploma
Earned a diploma.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
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