David Allen
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Accomplished senior executive with 25+ years of international experience leading large-scale retail organizations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Greater China, and EMEA. A proven track record in P&L management and delivering on performance objectives.
Specializing in driving strategic brand growth, with extensive experience at building brand accessibility across all distribution channels offline and online. Strong analytical capability, inventory performance and return on investment, and optimizing organisational operational efficiency.
With a Passion for leadership, high levels of emotional intelligence and self awareness I have a proven capability of building high performance teams and dynamic working environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director Greater China
Pandora Jewellery
Shanghai, China
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Contractual 12-month assignment.
- Held full P&L and Brand responsibility Greater China - China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
- Defined and implemented brand proposition in local market to enhance visibility.
- Redesigned organizational structure to improve operational efficiency.
- Developed high-performing team focused on achieving strategic objectives.
- Strengthened distribution channels across physical stores and online platforms.
- Created and optimized core business operations for improved performance.
- Member of the Global Senior Leadership Team.
Managing Director Pacific and Greater Asia
Pandora Jewellery
Sydney, NSW
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Held full P&L and Brand responsibility for Australia, New Zealand, and Greater Asia regions, excluding Greater China.
- Managed distribution across owned stores, distributor networks, franchise partnerships, and online platforms.
- Functional responsibilities include - Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Property, Logistics, Human Resources and Finance
- Member of the Global Senior Leadership Team.
Managing Director Pacific
Pandora Jewellery
Sydney, NSW
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Held full P&L and Brand responsibility for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
- Managed distribution across owned stores, franchise partnerships, and online platforms.
- Functional responsibilities include - Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Property, Logistics, Human Resources and Finance
- Member of the Global Senior Leadership Team
President EMEA - Europe, Middle East and Africa
Pandora Jewellery
Copenhagen , Denmark
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Help full P&L and Brand responsibility for all European markets, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Sell-out revenue greater than $3.5 billion AUD
- Managed distribution across owned stores, distributor networks, franchise partnerships, and online platforms
- Functional responsibilities include - Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Property, Logistics, Human Resources and Finance
- Member of the Global Executive Leadership Team.
President Pacific
Pandora Jewellery
Sydney, NSW
07.2012 - 08.2015
- Held full P&L and Brand responsibility for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
- Managed distribution across owned stores, franchise partnerships, and online platforms.
- Functional responsibilities include - Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Property, Logistics, Human Resources and Finance
- Member of the Global Senior Leadership Team
Vice President of Sales
Pandora Jewellery
Sydney, NSW
10.2011 - 07.2012
General Manager Retail and Store Operations
Pretty Girl Fashion Group
Sydney, NSW
05.2008 - 10.2011
Regional General Manager Store Operations
Dick Smith Electronics
Sydney / Melbourne , NSW / VIC / QLD / WA / SA
02.2003 - 05.2008
National Sales and Operations Manager
Colorado Adventurewear
Brisbane, QLD
05.2001 - 02.2003
National Sales and Operations Manager
Bras n Things
Sydney, NSW
05.2000 - 05.2001
Education
Business
Harvard Business School
Boston USA01-2013
Post Graduate Diploma Business Management - Business
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW01-2006
Skills
- Global Retail Brand and Leadership Experience
- Executive Leadership
- Driving Strategic Growth - Brands and Business
- Building High Performance Teams
- P&L Management
- Optimizing operational efficiency,
Accomplishments
- Pandora Jewellery Australia and New Zealand
- Australian Retail Employer of the Year 2014 - Winner
- Australian Retailer of the Year 2014 - Runner Up
- Australian Retail Employer of the Year 2013 - Finalist
- Australian Retailer of the Year 2012 - Winner
- Emerging Franchisor of the Year 2012 - Finalist
- Best Employee Value Proposition 2012 - Finalist
- Employer of Choice 2011 - Winner
Timeline
Managing Director Greater China
Pandora Jewellery
01.2024 - 12.2024
Managing Director Pacific and Greater Asia
Pandora Jewellery
09.2021 - 09.2023
Managing Director Pacific
Pandora Jewellery
07.2020 - 10.2021
President EMEA - Europe, Middle East and Africa
Pandora Jewellery
09.2015 - 06.2020
President Pacific
Pandora Jewellery
07.2012 - 08.2015
Vice President of Sales
Pandora Jewellery
10.2011 - 07.2012
General Manager Retail and Store Operations
Pretty Girl Fashion Group
05.2008 - 10.2011
Regional General Manager Store Operations
Dick Smith Electronics
02.2003 - 05.2008
National Sales and Operations Manager
Colorado Adventurewear
05.2001 - 02.2003
National Sales and Operations Manager
Bras n Things
05.2000 - 05.2001
Business
Harvard Business School
Post Graduate Diploma Business Management - Business
Macquarie University
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