David Miller

Enables businesses, who are competing successfully in their home market to develop and implement an Asia strategy. We provide tailor made Asia entry or expansion solutions and are primarily focused on the general consumer, the accessible luxury and the luxury goods sectors. Outsourcing your Asia business provides you with in-region management enabling quicker, more informed decision making and a significantly reduced cost structure and risk profile

Promoted to provide overall leadership across company-operated and distributor-based markets, spearheading expansion and partnership efforts. Offer input in product development and devise go-to-market strategic plans. Hold full P&L responsibility for multimillion-dollar business operation in Asia-Pacific, reporting to the President of the Consumer Group. Lead staff of 500+.

Promoted to manage company-operated and distributor-based markets and source expansion opportunities and strategic alliances. Developed and drove the strategies for the go to market operations across the business functions to build strong customer partnerships, develop the right consumer experiences and drive sustainable sales growth, market share, profitability and cash flow. Fostered the development of a "one Newell Rubbermaid" culture across the region building a sense of belonging and purpose f

Promoted to direct market/brand development and market entry/expansion strategies and built/developed country teams.Oversaw sales and channel marketing for top brands Parker, Waterman, Paper: Mate, Dymo, Sharpie, and Liquid Paper. Managed multimillion-dollar P&L and team of 430. Reported to the Office Products APAC President.

Initiated the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic plan for the go to market operations. Reported to the VP Sales for Europe with responsibility for the P&L of the UK, Ireland and Northern Europe Operations and 55 employees.

Oversaw all activities for the Office Products business across the Soviet Union, supervising close to 40 employees. Established and executed strategies for market entry and expansion, partnerships, brand development, and strategic plan/budget management. Restructured the Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance and Sales functions to facilitate the move from an export model to in-country operations in Russia.

Retained following acquisition to manage transition of distributor network from Gillette to Newell Rubbermaid. Supervised up to 5 direct reports and managed brands that included Parker, Waterman, and Paper: Mate. Set up office in Moscow and assembled team.

Established the marketing function for the region covering Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, Levant and Egypt. Developed the development strategy for the markets and drove implementation

Developed the marketing programmes for the Former Soviet Union, Central and Eastern Europe based off market and consumer insights.

Sales and marketing roles in South Africa and Southern Africa.