Andrea Bergamini

Global Category Director | Leadership Team Member

Stockholm, Sweden (+01:00 UTC) English, Italian, Spanishfrom Stockholm, Sweden
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Andrea was very open and keen to share his experience working in large companies and navigating career progression. He offered tons of useful insights and practical advice.

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Bio

There is nothing stronger and more powerful than connecting with people who walked the road you are on before and can share their experience. Since when I started my careers 15 years ago in sales I have always relied a lot on mentors to help me, bounce ideas and give me the chance to vent. It is such an honor to be now "on the other side" and help other people in their journey. 15 years have passed and I am now in charge for the global product portfolio of a large corporation so I can help you with: - Portfolio definition - Product Creation process - Pricing Strategies - Sales Strategies - Portfolio Management and complexity I had the luck to manage different and diverse teams and I would love to share my experience with you in building a team and make them thrive! If you’re looking for structured product strategy, or even simply someone to bounce ideas off , I'd love to connect and chat with you. What's your excuse?

Expertise


  • Building a team

    Any success is strictly link to the people that are part of the team. You need to look at the right balance of personalities and ambitions in order to create a team culture that is inspiring and dynamic but not toxic. With more than 10 years of managing teams I have few experiences to share to fellow leaders who are "scratching their heads" on how to make it work.

  • Career guidance

    Careers are rarely linear and sometimes we take choices that make sense only years after when we look back and see the pattern. Bouncing ideas or simply discussing career choices with an external and unbiased mentor has helped me in the past to see things from distance and "take a step back", I hope I can give you the same help I received from my past mentors!

  • Go to market strategy

    Planning how to launch your product on and offline? Been there and done that in Europe and Asia! We need to build a solid plan monitoring distribution, pricing, promotional plans, preseed marketing and have a look at the supply chain.

  • Leadership

    Seeing the people in your team grow and achieve their dreams is probably one of the highest gratifications of being a leader. Leaders need to deserve their right to lead, they do not get it from a job title, and the best legacy of being a good leader is how your teams treat you once you no longer work together.

  • Pricing strategy

    Cost up vs value based pricing approach, analysis of the whole price waterfall to reduce gross-to-net value leakages. Pricing has a direct influence on your profitability and requires tools to be analyzed and understood.

  • Product launches

    Let's analyze together the product launch strategy, which touchpoints have been looked at and how to reach our consumers. It is a mixture of supply chain, pricing and marketing to deliver a successful product launch.

  • Product management

    From product creation process to building a portfolio of physical or digital product I can help you with that. I have spent the last 5 years of my career in building and managing product portfolios across the globe.

  • Product market fit

    How to create the product market matrix? How to plan the success of a product launch in a market which is far from the "one size fits all" approach that might have worked years ago. Let's look together how to build that clarity.

  • Remote work

    Remote work is a blessing! Having access to literally a world of talents is a priceless resource of this century. Managing remote teams is also challenging, creating a team spirit without the physical part requires a structured approach to governance. Let's discuss how to do it together.

  • Sales

    I have spent nearly 10 years in sales, face to face with customers both offline and online. From building the sales pitch to creating a compelling selling kit and how to run the negotiation I am ready to bounce ideas and make your sales pitch a success.

  • Venting frustration

    We all need that extra ear when in time of needs. Sometimes a sudden job change, a restructuring, a change of manager or a shift in responsibility can feel overwhelming. It really is and need some good venting time. I am here for you.

Industries


  • Consumer Electronics

    After more than 10 years in market, regional and global roles in consumer electronics I have a pretty clear view on this amazing industry and its perks. From pricing and commercial strategy to building a product portfolio and manage your capex and prioritization, let's chat and exchange ideas.

Experience

  • Electrolux Group

    Global Category Director

    o Global accountability for strategy in the SDA and Water Care categories and member of the Global Category Leadership team o Leading a team of six category managers and two product managers with extended team of ca 25 people within other functions such as R&D, design, project management, marketing and sourcing o Focus on lifting quality and consumer offer via supplier selection, implementation of AI quality procedures, review of product development process and creation of dedicated design o Successfully created the product pipeline for the coming five years with strong collaboration with design department in creation of distinctive offering o Implementing AI tools in everyday tasks to improve efficiency as well as using AI to collect consumer feedback and feed product innovation.

  • Electrolux Group

    Commercial Director Floorcare Category Europe and Asia

    As the Commercial Lead for the Floorcare Category across Europe and Asia, I drive portfolio creation and transformation to align with consumer needs and company objectives. My role involves orchestrating cross-functional collaboration among sales, marketing, supply chain, and R&D teams. Key achievements include: Distribution Strategy Development: Identified priority growth channels and crafted detailed growth plans for each subchannel. Pricing Strategy Formulation: Developed a comprehensive pricing strategy focused on value creation across the entire price waterfall. Lean Methodology Implementation: Optimized commercial team operations by applying lean tools to streamline workflows, reduce waiting times, and eliminate waste.

  • Electrolux Group

    Head of Product Line Cluster Nordics

    Heading the Floorcare and Aircare category transformation for the Nordic markets with focus on product portfolio review and mindset shit towards value creation.

  • Electrolux Group

    European Category Manager

    Responsible for the commercial strategy of the Washing Machine category in Europe. Main focus on category premiumization via launch of new premium ranges (AEG Project One, Electrolux Perfect Care, Autodose, Universal Dose) and simplification of existing portfolio.

  • Electrolux Group

    Head of Product Line Cluster Italy

    Responsible for the commercial strategy of the Fabric Care category in Italy P&L of ~60M EUR, profitable and growing by 2017. Member of Italian Leadership Team.

  • Whirlpool EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

    Strategic Planning Manager

    Internal consulting division focused on merging Whirpool EMEA with the newly acquired Indesit Company.

  • Indesit Company

    National Key Account Manager SDA

    Set up of the Hotpoint Ariston small domestic appliances product category in the Italian market, with focus on sales development and product management.

  • JEME Bocconi Studenti

    Vicepresident

    JEME Bocconi Studenti is a student's association which operates as a consulting firm by conducting marketing researches, feasibility studies, and business plans; it is a nonprofit organization whose revenues are reinvested in trainings for its 30 associates o Positions held: vicepresident, member of the board, responsible for the recruiting process;

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