Hélène BILLARD

Product strategy expert, I bring a global vision and strong creative drive, supported by effective studio management and solid experience in collection development and industrial operations, where I lead innovative projects in global marketing and merchandising. For 20 years, I have worked within brands with luxury positioning, couture and premium, optimizing processes and organizations, where I have specialized in leather goods, Footwear, Costume Jewelry / Watches, licenses, and lifestyle & RTW accessories. Key Words: - Head Of Accessories (Woman & Man / Fashion Show, Collection, Couture, Luxe, Premium) Leather Goods (Bags, SLG - Small Leather Goods, Belts, KR - Key Rings), Shoes & Footwear, Costume Jewelry / Watches, Licenses, And Lifestyle & RTW Accessories (Scarves, Gloves, Hats & Caps) - Collection Director, CMO-Chief Marketing / Merchandising Officer, VP-Vice President Product, CPO-Chief Product Officer, Business Unit, Brand Director - Product Strategy 360 (Retail, Wholesale, Web & e shop, Communication, Production, Supply, Buying), Studio (DA - Artistic Director) & Creative Impulse (DNA & Codes), Drive Development & Industry (Sourcing, Mark Up, Quality, CSR & SAV), Global Marketing & Merchandising (Collection Plan, Collection Structure, Database Analysis), Leadership & Management Business Unit (Team, Process, PLM - Product Lifecycle Management) - Member Of Executive Committee - Direct Report to the CEO - Chief Executive Officer, President & General Manager - Development Of Accessories Business - Setting Up Of The Accessories Business Unit : Team, Professionalizing The Division With The Implementation Of An Organization & Processes, PLM Tool (From Creation, Development & Industrialization Of Collections To Purchasing) - 360 Product Strategy (Concepts, Com, VM, Training), Collection Development (Leather Goods, Shoes, Jewelry & Watches, Lifestyle Accessories) - Studio And Artistic Director Input - Install Accessories Culture Within A RTW Brand - Brand & Product Strategy Consultant - Develop Business By Creating A Complete Range Of Accessories By Adapting The Brand's DNA And Codes To Product Categories, Setting Up The Business Unit Organization (Development & Production) - Redefine A Coherent Collection Structure, Create A Desirable Collections With A Luxury Positioning - Define DNA, Marketing & Collection Plan, Setting Up The Accessories Team & Processes - Development Of Collections & Sourcing To Improve Mark Up & Guarantee Top Quality - Groupes : PUIG, RICHEMONT, KERING - CDI, Consulting, Management De Transition - Paris, IDF, France - sur site