Olivier Verwilghen

Dedicated professional with 15 years of experience in finance and operations. Main experience in privately owned mid-size companies in luxury and consumer goods with international operations and global footprint in the retail and fashion industry. I help my clients with financial expertise, advice, analysis, modeling and recommendations on strategic projects such as market expansion, pricing, change of business model, budgeting & forecasting, reporting etc.

Reporting to BU CEO, active role in operational and strategic decisions for the BU. Presented financials and outlook to Group, led elaboration of strategic three years’ plan, transitioned and relocated Swiss finance department of 10 professionals from Switzerland to New York

Reporting to Head of Finance, accountable for Sequel BU day-to-day financial deliverables of 15 legal entities worldwide. In charge of Sequel global finance team of 15 employees located in Zug (Switzerland) and Norwalk (CT, USA)

Together with VP Brand & Products, identified and executed strategic decisions to turnaround the brand. Led Gc planning team of 4. Increased brand profitability by +10 ppts thanks to improved operations. Complied with new “Swiss Made” regulation

Reporting to VP of Finance. In charge of BU financial reporting and analysis, forecast and budget. Led team of 2. Provide financial information to Board and Group.

Financial valuation and modelling

EMEA cash flow analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting

Financial audit for large sized companies

Financial Statement Analysis, Fixed Income Investments, Quantitative Methods, Equity Investments, Economics, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Derivatives

Received With Great Honors; Thesis: “Legitimacy of Antidumping Laws in EU”