Mike Harris

Experience

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  Boge Compressors Ltd

  Jan 1996 - Sept 2002

  General Manager

  Appointed before the UK company was formed. Set up the sales operation near Birmingham, establishing a national dealer network. Grew company from market entry, to a strong market position, with market leading performance in several segments.Oversaw successful relocation to Brighouse, Yorkshire in 2001.

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  VSM UK Ltd

  Jun 2003 - Jan 2023

  Managing Director

  Full restructuring of underperforming UK operation including relocation from Somerset to Redditch, Worcestershire.Now a strong profitable growing company.

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  SVP Worldwide

  Jan 2010 - now

  Management of key European markets.Sales through direct managed operations and exclusive market distributors.Full P&L responsibility.Sales being driven through Mass (food retailers, discounters, Internet retailers, Department stores, home-wares), Traditional Dealers, and Specialist Channels (TV Shopping, Fabric Chains).Active involvement in Product Development from inception to launch. Dynamic price strategies to maximise market performance - working with data analysis and stock planning to ensure fulfilment within the market.Monthly forecasting for supply management.Weekly reporting against plan, forecast, and trends - providing full market visibility and performance data.Multi currency management.On-going strategy management to maximise company position and return on investment. Show less

  • President EMEA Sales, SVP Worldwide.

    Jan 2023 - now

  • General Manager Northern Europe: UK, France & Nordic

    Dec 2016 - Jan 2023

  • General Manager Northern Europe (+ Australasia)

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2023