Talal Haroun

An experienced business leader with recognised achievements in Sales & Marketing and team leadership.
Proven achievements in business growth acceleration, driving alignment between global objectives and regional dynamics, delivering consistent top and bottom line results.

Strong analytical skills, utilising business analytics and market data to drive negotiations and business decision making. Successful track record in market development and new market entry including distributor set up and consolidation. Development of marketing strategies through to execution and team management.

Thorough understanding of market cultural differences and influence in driving business relations, accountable for delivering business growth across many markets in Middle East, Africa and Europe.
Cross-category achievements in driving results in FMCG (Pharmaceuticals, Health & Beauty, Durables/Appliances and tobacco) and being part of leading brands journeys: Gillette, Oral-B, Duracell, Davidoff, Gauloises, Energizer, Schick and Hawaiian Tropic.

Strong track record in change management being part of Fortune 500 companies (organizational mergers, acquisitions and company separation).

Core skills:
Team & people leadership l Sales management l Cycle planning l Rout To Market Development l Distribution set up l Distributor Management l Marketing Management l New Product Development l Consumer Insight Research l Packaging Development l Blend Development l Communication Development l Media Planning and Buying l P&L management l Financial Management l Business Development l Business Transformation l Business Turnaround l Modern Trade Management l Key Account Management l Country Management l Area Management l FMCG l Category Management l Negotiation Skills l Communication Skills l Portfolio Management l Corporate Communication l Branding Management l Zero Based Budgeting l Self Starter l Creative Thinker l Leadership Skills l Brand Management l B2B l B2C l Motivation Skills l Team Management