Frank Matz

Berufserfahrung von Frank Matz

• Bis heute 4 Jahre und 6 Monate, seit Jan. 2020

  Principal

  Frank Matz and Associates

  We develop and execute strategies for a range of businesses from private early-stage to long-established, public companies. Operating across a wide range of channels (retail, eateries, travel retail, digital, wholesale and licensing) and broad geographies (The Americas, UK, Europe, Asia and Oceania).

• 4 Jahre und 9 Monate, Juni 2015 - Feb. 2020

  CEO

  Babeth's Feast, Inc.

  For busy people in search of delicious and nutritious solutions for eating and entertaining at home, Babeth’s Feast empowers with hundreds of high-quality, flash-frozen options that foster positive connection between people and their food, and those with whom they share it.

• 2009 - 2020

  Member of the Board

  Maison Camus

• 5 Jahre und 9 Monate, Sep. 2009 - Mai 2015

  CEO

  Maison Camus LLC

  Since 1863, five generations of the Camus family have run the House of Camus, crafting superb cognacs with passion and creativity. Present in over 120 countries, the Camus brand embodies the notions of authenticity, quality, taste, refinement and beauty. Enjoying a similar tradition of production, blending, and style of appreciation, Coffee will now also be produced and sold under the MAISON CAMUS brand through a newly created and outside-invested company: Maison Camus LLC.

• 1 Jahr und 2 Monate, Nov. 2007 - Dez. 2008

  President

  Dean & DeLuca

  Responsible for profit & loss, strategy, merchandising and all retail operations for 19 physical locations and licensing operations across the U.S. and Middle East and Japan Key accomplishments include: Established a clear brand DNA, which enabled further expansion of the licensing business to Korea, Singapore and Turkey. Streamlined the buying process; resulting in higher margins and sales

• 2004 - 2007

  Senior Vice President/GMM

  Saks Fifth Avenue

  Responsible for profit & loss, strategy, merchandising, business development and strategic partnerships for home wares, gift, food, beverage and eateries for eCommerce and 54 physical locations across the U.S. Key accomplishments include: Identified and led new channels (eateries, bridal registry). Reduced inventory holding and increased sales and profitability

• 2003 - 2004

  Managing Director, Australia

  DFS (Travel Retail Division of LVMH)

  Responsible for profit & loss, strategy, marketing, business development, strategic partnerships, licensing, merchandising, operations and G & A for all product categories (fashion, accessories, beauty, gift, food, beverage and eateries) for 5 physical locations across Australia Short-term assignment used to develop senior GM skills/capabilities Key accomplishments include: Restructured the division for increased scalability/sustainability to meet strategic objectives and future business needs

• 1996 - 2003

  Global Vice President Merchandising

  DFS (Travel Retail Divison of LVMH)

  Merchandising for Wine, Spirits, Tobacco & Other Items Responsible for profit & loss, strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, licensing and merchandising for 160 physical locations across the U.S. and Asia-Pacific Key accomplishments include: Grew profit margins year-on-year. Innovative product launches, exclusive brand extensions of major brands (Johnnie Walker, Hennessy, Jack Daniels)

• 1991 - 1996

  Director, FoodHalls

  Harrods Ltd.

  Standing member of the Management Board Responsible for profit & loss, strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, licensing, merchandising and retail and mail order operations for the Knightsbridge Store, U.K. and international partners Key accomplishments include: Led design, development and completion of a multi-million GBP, multi-year full Food Hall renovation, which led to substantially increased sales and profit margins, as well as a dramatic improvement in overall customer experience

• 1986 - 1991

  Senior Buyer

  KaDeWe

  One of two senior buyers/merchants and responsible for all Food and related category retail operations for the prestigious Berlin Store Key accomplishments include: Enhanced assortments with artisanal exclusive products, many years before “artisanal” was a popular concept. Started a successful private label program; leading to increased sales and profit margins