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Manuel Bossi
@manuelbossi
I lead global P&L consumer turnarounds, building premium brands across APAC, EMEA and ANZ.
AustraliaWhat I'm looking for
Cnsumer leader with 20+ years building and turning around branded businesses across Greater China, Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, Middle East, Europe and ANZ. I’m a proven P&L operator in premium and mass-premium categories, known for strategic direction and disciplined execution across complex regions, subsidiaries, distributor markets and retail/ecommerce channels.
Most recently, I’ve been working as a Senior Private Equity Advisor in Singapore/Australia, helping investors and consumer companies with APAC expansion, acquisition screening and commercial strategy. Previously, as Managing Director, AEMEA at The Hershey Company, I owned P&L responsibility above USD 400M across 25+ countries and led 300+ staff, engineering a regional growth strategy that doubled CAGR versus the prior period and strengthening S&OP and forecast accuracy.
I also bring deep brand-and-channel leadership from Ferrero, including General Manager roles in Korea and (including) Japan, and a group CEO experience for a Series B food platform in Singapore. I focus on premiumization, pricing and margin discipline, distributor management, route-to-market transformation, and turning data and planning (S&OP) into measurable execution with senior stakeholder influence with HQ.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GF
Group CEO
Growthwell Foods
Oct 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 9 months)
Led Growthwell Foods through rapid international growth and operational scaling, delivering 77% net sales growth in 2022. Secured USD 10M strategic funding and built leadership and operating discipline across commercial, supply, manufacturing, and finance.
Led a complex AEMEA consumer business across 25+ countries with P&L responsibility above USD 400M and 300+ staff. Doubled CAGR vs. prior three-year period, grew net sales 5% and operating income 20% in 2020, and improved S&OP forecast accuracy while increasing factory capacity utilization by 20 percentage points.
Turned around the Asia business, increasing profitability by 500% within 12 months. Strengthened distributor, modern trade, retail, and ecommerce execution and reset the operating model for more predictable profitable growth.
Led the Korea business with full accountability for a USD 100M P&L and a team of 50. Delivered a board-approved five-year growth strategy targeting 55% turnover increase, rebuilt distributor relationships, and improved S&OP discipline while driving premiumization for gifting and family consumption occasions.
Led the Japan business and established a new operating model for a USD 25M market. Set up a central Tokyo office, redesigned the distributor model, and delivered 50% sales growth through distribution expansion, media investment, and experiential activation.
Owned North Asia brand strategy and activation across priority markets. Drove portfolio growth (Ferrero Rocher +8%, Nutella +25%, Tic Tac +50%) and introduced a frozen co-packing model that reduced Ferrero Rocher lead time from three months to three weeks.
Delivered 7% CAGR in pralines through product innovation and geographic expansion. Managed multi-market brand strategy across mature and developing markets.
Managed marketing activities for new product development, supporting product launch planning and cross-functional coordination. Contributed to brand and innovation initiatives aligned with business priorities.
Led brand strategy and execution as a Senior Brand Manager, supporting performance planning and ongoing brand development. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to deliver brand initiatives in line with business objectives.
Performed strategy management activities, translating business goals into actionable plans and supporting strategic decision-making. Worked across functions to develop and refine strategy for brand and business initiatives.
MD
Provided consulting support in strategy engagements, supporting analysis, recommendations, and client-facing deliverables. Collaborated with teams to address business challenges and shape strategic initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Stevens Institute of Technology
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and FinTech, Artificial Intelligence and FinTech
Completed an M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and FinTech at Stevens Institute of Technology.
KH
Kellogg School of Management and HKUST
Executive MBA, Executive MBA
Completed an Executive MBA program delivered by Kellogg School of Management and HKUST in Hong Kong and Chicago.
Bocconi University
Master of Science in Economics, Economics
Grade: summa cum laude
Earned an M.Sc. in Economics from Bocconi University in Milan, graduating summa cum laude.
LI
London Business School / INSEAD
Executive Education, Executive Education
Completed executive education at London Business School and INSEAD.
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
AustraliaAuthorized to work in
Website
linkedin.com/in/manuelbossiJob categories
Skills
P&L LeadershipIndo Pacific Commercial StrategyRetail ExecutionE Commerce OperationsRoutes To MarketPremiumizationHeritage Brand RevivalS&OP And Supply Chain AlignmentSenior LeadershipCulture Strategic AgilityCommercial StrategyBoard GovernanceStrategic SourcingPortfolio ActionsNew Product DevelopmentMedia InvestmentBrand Activation.NETFactoryGmailIncrease
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