MEET THE TEAM

This is the team who have led the introduction of successful brands in the Skin Care, Make-up and Hair Care sectors. Brands that have quickly become established often as leaders in their sectors all over Europe.

Albert RogerALBERT ROGER  Founder and CEO Albert has more than 2 decades of experience and outstanding results in European Retail across the Technology, Cosmetics and Supply Chain sectors. He is multi-lingual with a sales and marketing background and an impressive track record of achievement and operational experience gained internationally at Board level. He has vast experience in building phenomenally successful brands. Albert has been instrumental in the development introduction (Distribution and marketing) of the following brands:

  • Deliplus which is the number 1 makeup brand in Spain and biggest private Label brand in Europe
  • Beauty Success which is the best selling brand in the group in France
  • BE – by far the biggest selling makeup brand at ICI Paris (AS Watson)
  • Lola make up – the number one brand at Perse and now retailing in Marks & Spencer,
  • Kicks, Nocibe, Belle, RARE Nails, Perfekt Beauty, All Intense

He has also won contracts for Sephora Own labels. Now Albert works with brands across Europe using his vast experience and strong connections and contacts in the retail world.


Willy Arias-FerrariWILLY ARIAS-FERRARI   Head of Operations

Willy’s strong entrepreneurial spirit led him to start his own beauty business, introducing exciting new brands into the Spanish and Portuguese markets, at only 19 years old!  This developed into a very successful commerce and distribution project.  From this strong operational core he started Lógicos, a third party logistics company that focussed on supporting the supply chain operations of both brands and retailers in a rapidly changing retail environment. He has worked with Spain’s biggest retailers and brand names, managing multiple warehouses across Europe and managing a team spread across multiple countries.  Willy is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese and his experience and knowledge make him perfectly placed to lead AR Ltd operations.

 

 


Guillaume BakouchGUILLAUME BAKOUCH Director AR France

Guillaume Bakouch held directorship positions in Business Development and Operations in New York and Paris for beauty brands.The depth and breadth of Guillaume’s experience spans both the globe and the supply chain, serving clients ranging from ingredient suppliers to retail brands, throughout Western and Eastern Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa. He is now commited to bringing Albert Roger innovative brands to the French market. He is a graduate of the HEC Paris Business School.

 

 

 

 

Victoria Blair

VICTORIA BLAIR  Communications 

Victoria Blair has a wealth of experience in PR/Communications and Event Management in retail at a European level. Having spent over a decade living and working in Spain initially as a Director of a PR agency and then as European PR Manager for an American multinational in retail technology. Victoria Speaks fluent Spanish and manages PR through both traditional and digital channels.

 

 

 

 

 

James JardellaJAMES JARDELLA – Sales Director UK and Ireland 

James has held various commercial, business development and category management roles across the consumer goods industry. Well-versed in beauty, at L´Oréal U.K. & Ireland James delivered best in market launches for a number of household brands in collaboration with some of the UK’s best known retailers. At an international level, he has since re-launched the Californian natural skincare brand Yes To into multiple European markets, selling within both ‘bricks & mortar’ and e-commerce channels. James’ in-depth knowledge of the retail landscape, category approach and keen consumer focus will ensure Albert Roger Ltd is well positioned to grow its beauty business within the U.K.

 

 

 

Whole-Company-1OUR PEOPLE

Our growing team is spread out across Europe and bring together a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise.  Our people are approachable, knowledgable, multi-lingual and here to help our clients build successful brands.  We offer a multi-faceted, client focussed approach and our objective is  excellence in all that we do.

 

Team-7THE MANAGEMENT

All experts in retail in their respective countries and with a proven track record of success.  Our Management team understand the Beauty Sector like the back of their hands. Their strong relationship with retailers gives them plenty of opportunities to showcase new brands.  Whilst their market knowledge can prove vital for brand owners looking to enter new countries.

 

 

Team-11THE MARKETEERS

Our talented multi-lingual Marketing Team support our sales team and work closely with brand owners to make sure their products have the best chance of success.  From  the language on the packaging to sales materials and training manuals for shop floor staff, from designing display units and merchandising to working closely with our PR agencies across Europe.  This team in set to grow in 2018.

 

 

Team-4DIGITAL TEAM

Online activities are becoming increasingly more important in the Beauty Sector.  Our Digital and Social Media team are experts in their field and mostly successful bloggers and make up artists themselves. They work to maximise engagement between brands and their public, their influencer marketing experience is an important part of our daily work.  They also are well versed in the dark arts of digital marketing!  This is a team that is obsessed with beauty and love to talk about it  24/7.