Francois R. Bernard

Francois R. Bernard

5***** Hotels and 1-2* Michelin restaurants

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Strategic Marketing Leader | Expert in Company Growth and Business Impact with harmony

  • Education

    • SAWI Academy for Marketing and Communication AG

      1990 - 1991
      Marketing and Sales Dîplome supérieur Diplôme
    • Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne

      1987 - 1989
      Master Hautes études en Hôtellerie et restauration Diplôme
  • Experience

    • Various positions

      Jan 1979 - Jan 1989
      5***** Hotels and 1-2* Michelin restaurants

      Hotel Bellevue Palace - BernSchweizerhof Palace - BernRed Sea Palace Hotel - Jehdda (KSA), etc.

    • Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1990
      Assistant Teacher

      F&B Assistant

    • Mövenpick Holding AG

      Mar 1990 - Nov 1991
      Sales Manager

      In charge of the retail market in the Swiss French part of Switzerland.

    • Gastrosuisse

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1995
      Marketing Manager

      In charge of promoting the field in the Swiss French region.

    • Ramada by Wyndham

      Jan 1993 - Jan 2000
      Director - Board Member
    • Thorn Group Limited

      Dec 1995 - Oct 1997
      Sales and Marketing Director

      Marketing and Sales FMCG

    • World Dance Event

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
      Organizer

      Organizer - in charge of Marketing - Catering - Strategy

    • Ilford Imaging

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2002
      Country Manager

      Country management (Marketing, Sales, logistic, HR, Engineering)

    • Swisscom

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
      Marketing Director

      Marketing B to B

    • Consulting

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      Business and projects Development

      Divers projets hôteliers

    • SAVENCIA

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
      Country Manager for FMCG products and Gastro

      Marketing - Sales and logistic for Switzerland

    • Diageo

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
      National Senior Key Account Director

      Responsible for the Swiss Market specialy Coop and Denner

    • Alpsens Technologies SA

      Jan 2010 - Oct 2012
      Business development Director

      Business to Business worldwide

    • Sophos Hotels

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

      Augmentation de la notoriété de Sophos Hotels en Asie auprès d'acteurs clefs. Development of a South Asian Branch

      • Business creator

        Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
      • Managing Director Asia

        Jan 2012 - Mar 2015
    • AXIAN Business development and consulting

      Apr 2012 - Dec 2016
      Business Architect

      Business developer, Consultant and Agent for companies willing to implement their product on specific targets and markets.Wide commercial network in Switzerland, Europe and many countries all over the world and in different fields.

    • Business angel

      Sept 2012 - Dec 2016
      Angel

      “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” Albert Einstein

    • CreatiVi deSign

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2017
      Founder - The Art of Designing your spaces

      Wide experience in private and professional environments to make people happy to live, to work, to stay, to buy, to experience. Our team members are professional space dreamers. Share your project with us and wake up with us in an environment where you, your customers, your hosts will feel enveloped by your personal/corporate atmosphere.

    • Pro habitat 84

      Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
      Directeur

      En tant que directeur, j’ai orchestré des projets de restructuration et de développement de marque pour accroître la performance et l’impact de l’entreprise. Animé par une passion pour l'innovation, j'ai intégré des technologies de pointe et harmonisé les processus selon les standards CI/CD, tout en engageant de nouveaux collaborateurs pour faire rayonner cette nouvelle démarche sur le marché. Grâce à cette approche stratégique, j'ai favorisé une croissance durable et positionné l’entreprise pour relever les défis des marchés contemporains. Show less

    • MAJO Cuisines

      Oct 2017 - Mar 2019
      Directeur général

      Restructuration de l'entreprise - production, finance, RH, Marcom, vente, produits, etc -, développement des segments de marchés, création d'une culture d'entreprise et d'un environnement propice au développement des collaborateurs.Restructuration du showroom et de l'offre présentée sur 2'000 m2, rénovations des bâtiments et accès. Animation d'une équipe tant administrative que technique et production.

    • Léo Distribution Sàrl

      Apr 2019 - Apr 2021
      Director Of Sales And Business Development

      En tant que directeur marketing j’ai piloté le développement et l’implémentation de stratégies visant à introduire nos produits sur le marché de manière efficace et coordonné.J’ai travaillé en étroite collaboration avec les équipes de vente et de marketing pour identifier les opportunités de marché, définir notre proposition de valeur et élaborer des plans d'action concrets. En analysant les tendances du marché et en recueillant les retours clients, j’ai ajuster nos approches pour maximiser l'impact des lancements et assurer une adoption rapide de nos solutions. Mon rôle a été de garantir que chaque lancement soit aligné avec les objectifs commerciaux et réponde aux attentes de nos partenaires. Show less

    • La Maison des Résistants

      May 2021 - now
      National Sales and Marketing Director

      Leading Switzerland's activities with amazing swiss brands in the wine market.Innovating Agriculture is our focus with high values for quality, environment and sustainability.But aswell, launch of a new tasting facility and Concepts Restaurants belonging to our owner.Tacking over brands and relaunch with new orientations and strategies.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • International Judge - Ambassador - Coach - World championship Organizer

      WADF - World Artistic Dance Federation
      Apr 2012
    • Staff Instructor

      PADI
      Jan 2013
    • Instructor

      SSI Scuba Schools International
      Jan 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • President RC Martigny 2024 - 2025

      Issued by Rotary International on Aug 2012
      Rotary InternationalAssociated with Francois R. Bernard
    • Member CID

      Issued by UNESCO on Feb 2013
      UNESCOAssociated with Francois R. Bernard
    • President / Swiss chapter

      Issued by WAPA World association of performing art on Apr 2016
      WAPA World association of performing artAssociated with Francois R. Bernard
    • Ambassador and International judge

      Issued by World Artistic Dance Federation on Jan 2017
      World Artistic Dance FederationAssociated with Francois R. Bernard
    • ALUMNI

      Issued by EHL on Mar 1989
      EHLAssociated with Francois R. Bernard
    • Bénévole

      Issued by Pro Juventute on Nov 2023
      Pro JuventuteAssociated with Francois R. Bernard
    • Professional Dancer

      Issued by Professional Dancer on Jan 1990
      Professional DancerAssociated with Francois R. Bernard