Christophe Wyss
Dr.ès.sci.tech.EPFL
Kronberg im Taunus
Summary
Self-motivated business manager and people leader, bringing 20 years of experience and passion for coffee and brands. Result and solution oriented with proven track record in developing and implementing strategy across different regions and cultures
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Business Unit Manager NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto DACH
Nestlé Germany
Frankfurt am Main
01.2020 - Current
- Co-development of zone brand and commercial strategy and responsible for local execution
- Team-lead of 12 collaborators covering marketing, key account management, D2C and E-commerce
- P&L responsibility for approximately 100mio € turnover
- Successfully streamlined declining business and reset business basics
- Built sustainability agenda, including X-industry network on capsule recycling helping to overcome #1 consumer barrier for portioned coffee
Marketing Manager Innovation
Global Business Unit NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto
Vevey
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Successfully delivered global innovation and renovation pipelines for NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto, launching 6 new machines and more than 20 new products
- Transformed innovation and renovation strategy of brand in new business context of compatible capsules
- Developed new range of licensed products under the Starbucks and Dallmayr brands
- Ensured close alignment of pipelines with zones, markets, R&D and operations whilst leading a team of five marketing advisors
Business Manager NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto
Nestlé Suisse SA
Vevey
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Successfully developed and executed business acceleration strategy for NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto in Switzerland.
- By end 2014, NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto overtook its key competitor Delizio in machine sales and commanded highest sales growth amongst all capsule systems in Switzerland.
- Team-lead of eight collaborators covering marketing, key account management, field-sales, and E-commerce
- P&L responsibility for approximately 30 mio CHF turnover
Senior Brand Manager NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto
Nestlé Malaysia
Petaling Jaya
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Successfully launched and developed NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto system in Malaysia as first portioned coffee system in the market
- Established and managed local collaboration with machine partner (Groupe SEB Malaysia)
- Set-up of appropriate route to market and sales organization for NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto machines and capsules
Senior Brand Manager NESTEA
Nestlé Malaysia
Petaling Jaya
01.2010 - 03.2013
- Run market intelligence and prepared business plan for brand re-launch in Malaysia
- Lead Product development as well as launch plan including PR, ATL and in store communication
- After 1 year NESTEA was leading new powdered iced tea market in growth and market share, ahead of Lipton
Innovation and Renovation Manager for Coffee and Beverages
Nestlé Malaysia
Petaling Jaya
02.2007 - 12.2009
- Responsible for innovation and product improvement portfolio for MILO and NESCAFÉ in Malaysia and Singapore in close collaboration with Business Executive Manager, brand management and R&D
Project Manager
Nestlé Product Technology Centre Orbe
Orbe
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Lead several product developments, strengthening the global NESCAFÉ portfolio through consumer intelligence, process as well as recipe development
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
Technologist
Nestlé Product Technology Centre Orbe
Orbe
07.2003 - 01.2004
- R&D product technologist collaborating to product developments for NESCAFÉ, NESQUIK and MILO
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL)
Lausanne 06.2000 - 05.2003
M.D. - Chemical Engineering
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL)
Lausanne 08.1999 - 05.2000
Chemical engineering -
Georgia Institute of Technology
AtlantaHigh School Diploma -
Kantonsschule
Beromünster 08.1990 - 06.1993
Skills
Coffee marketing
Business Development
Budgeting
Financial Management
Staff Management
Strategic planning
Sales and marketing
Cultural Awareness
Teamwork and Collaboration
Negotiation
Innovation
Portfolio Management
Business planning
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2 children (17and 14 years old)
- Date of Birth: 04/13/74
- Nationality: Swiss National
- Marital Status: Married
Training
Business Executive Manager Course – International Nestlé training
Advanced Marketing and Sales – International Nestlé training
Coffee Marketing Seminar – International Nestlé training
Management & Development – International Nestlé training
Timeline
Business Unit Manager NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto DACH
Nestlé Germany
01.2020 - Current
Marketing Manager Innovation
Global Business Unit NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto
01.2016 - 01.2019
Business Manager NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto
Nestlé Suisse SA
06.2013 - 08.2016
Senior Brand Manager NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto
Nestlé Malaysia
04.2011 - 05.2013
Senior Brand Manager NESTEA
Nestlé Malaysia
01.2010 - 03.2013
Innovation and Renovation Manager for Coffee and Beverages
Nestlé Malaysia
02.2007 - 12.2009
Project Manager
Nestlé Product Technology Centre Orbe
01.2004 - 01.2007
Technologist
Nestlé Product Technology Centre Orbe
07.2003 - 01.2004
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL)
06.2000 - 05.2003
M.D. - Chemical Engineering
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL)
08.1999 - 05.2000
High School Diploma -
Kantonsschule
08.1990 - 06.1993
Chemical engineering -
Georgia Institute of Technology