Christophe S.

Christophe S.

General Manager Colombia - Symrise Petfood - Taste Nutrition & Health @ Symrise AG

About

General Manager with extensive experience across Latin America, specializing in driving sustainable business growth through sales strategy, market expansion, and operational excellence.Proven ability to lead cross‑functional and multicultural teams, optimize organizational performance, and execute strategic initiatives aligned with long‑term business objectives, corporate governance, and compliance standards.Strong background in general management, P&L ownership, supply chain, quality, and regulated industrial environments, with a hands‑on leadership style focused on accountability, risk management, and continuous improvement.Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, bringing a multicultural perspective and a consistent track record of achieving financial, operational, and business goals in complex environments.

Country

Colombia

City

Bogota

Industry

Food Production

Skill

Requisitos regulatorios, Control interno, Satisfacción del cliente, Empresas, Gestión de ventas, Finanzas, Liderazgo, Ventas y marketing, Ventas, Habilidades sociales, Elaboración de presupuestos, Dirección ejecutiva, Recursos humanos (RR. HH.), Ventas internacionales, Trabajo en equipo, Desarrollo empresarial, Liderazgo estratégico, Sales Management, Negotiation, Management

Experience

Symrise AG

General Manager Colombia - Symrise Petfood - Taste Nutrition & Health

Symrise AG

LinkedIn
2012-3 - Present · 14 yrs 7 mos

Bogota

Key Responsibilities Led operations within Symrise AG’s first LEED Gold certified petfood factory, ensuring operational excellence and high quality production. Drove business development and market expansion initiatives across strategic markets. Managed Capex and investment projects, optimizing resource allocation for sustainable growth. Oversaw end to end business management, integrating commercial strategy, finance, marketing, and HR. Led and developed the Andean sales team, driving high performance and target achievement. Implemented performance reporting and monitoring to support data driven decision making. SAP new implementation. Executed commercial and marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and competitiveness. Operated in multicultural environments, working fluently in Spanish, English, and French. Leveraged a strong Latin American petfood and feed network to accelerate growth.

DIANA

Sales Director Andean Zone - Diana Aqua

DIANA

LinkedIn
2009-4 - 2012-3 · 3 yrs

Bogotá D.C., Colombia

Results oriented Sales Director with a strong track record of driving revenue growth and executing strategic initiatives in the aquaculture industry. Over three years at Diana Aqua, led sales operations across the Andean Zone, with a focus on budget control, distributor optimization, and international business development. Key achievements include consistent budget overperformance, optimization of distributor networks, and the launch of a strategic Joint Venture in Ecuador for shrimp meal production, significantly expanding regional market presence. Also played a key role in a major CAPEX project in Ecuador, supporting the installation of a spray dryer and liquid production line, strengthening industrial capacity and long term growth.

DIANA

Sales Manager - Zona Andina - Panama - Chile (Diana Petfood - Diana Aqua)

DIANA

LinkedIn
2005-1 - 2009-3 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Bogota

Dynamic, results driven Andean Sales Manager with 4+ years across Diana Petfood and Diana Aqua, leading sales and marketing strategies in the Andean region, Panama, and Chile. Strong track record in revenue growth, market expansion, and distributor development within multicultural environments. Expert in international sales, commercial strategy, and team leadership, with a customer centric approach and strong focus on long term partnerships. Core strengths: Sales | International Markets | Business Development | Team Leadership | Market Expansion

Geismar Rail Industry Technologies & Services

Sales Administration Manager - Spain - Mexico - Venezuela - Caribbean

Geismar Rail Industry Technologies & Services

LinkedIn
2002-9 - 2004-9 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Neuilly sur Seine - France

Sales Administration Manager at Geismar, managing commercial administration across Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, and the Caribbean. Responsible for sales coordination, order management, pricing follow up, and cross functional alignment between sales, operations, and finance to support regional performance and customer satisfaction. Strong experience in multicountry environments, ensuring efficient commercial processes, reliable reporting, and smooth execution across diverse markets.

Geismar Rail Industry Technologies & Services

Sales administration manager - China - South Korea - Japan

Geismar Rail Industry Technologies & Services

LinkedIn
2000-6 - 2002-9 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Neuilly-sur-Seine, Isla de Francia, Francia

Sales Administration Manager overseeing commercial operations across China, South Korea, and Japan. Responsible for sales coordination, order and pricing management, reporting, and cross functional alignment with sales, operations, and finance to ensure efficient execution and customer satisfaction in highly demanding Asian markets.

Santander UK

Administrador Back Office - Real estate investment - Abbey National Bank

Santander UK

LinkedIn
1999-1 - 2000-12 · 2 yrs

París, Isla de Francia, Francia

Back Office Administrator – Real Estate Investment at Abbey National Bank, supporting real estate investment operations through transaction processing, reporting, and coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficient execution.

Education

Harvard Business School

Harvard Business School

LinkedIn
2023-4 - 2024-6 · 1 yr 3 mos

Onsite Cambridge Massachusetts & Online : Strategic Project Management at Harvard Executive Education / Disruptive Strategy/Global Business/Business Strategy

SKEMA Business School

SKEMA Business School

LinkedIn
2002 - 2004 · 2 yrs
The Wharton School

The Wharton School

LinkedIn
2024-6 - 2024-8 · 3 mos
HEC Paris

HEC Paris

LinkedIn
2020 - 2020

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