Picard Raphael
About Picard Raphael
Raphael Picard is a Senior Business and Portfolio Manager in E-Commerce at Acer, with extensive experience in consumer electronics and retail. He has held various management roles across Europe and possesses strong expertise in demand and supply management.
Work at Acer
Currently, Raphael serves as the E-Commerce, Senior Business and Portfolio Manager at Acer, a position he has held since 2016 in Ticino, Switzerland. His previous roles at Acer include Planning and Operations Manager for the EMEA region in the Smartphones and Tablets Division from 2009 to 2012, and Business Manager for the EMEA Desktops Division from 2012 to 2015. His extensive experience at Acer spans over a decade, contributing to various aspects of business operations and strategy.
Previous Experience at Packard Bell
Raphael worked at Packard Bell as the Order Fulfillment and Delivery Planning Manager for the EMEA region from 2005 to 2009. This role took place in Angers, France, where he was responsible for overseeing order fulfillment processes and ensuring efficient delivery planning across the region.
Career at NEC
At NEC, Raphael held two positions. He served as the Material Returns Coordinator for Western Europe from 2001 to 2002 and later as the Order Management Coordinator for Southern Europe from 2003 to 2004. Both roles were based in Angers, France, and involved managing order processes and material returns.
Education and Expertise
Raphael holds a Master's degree in Literature and Foreign Languages and Civilizations from Institut d'Etudes Supérieures, La Roche sur Yon, which he completed from 1995 to 1999. He also earned a University Degree in International Business Relationships from Université Catholique de l'Ouest, IPLV, Angers, from 1999 to 2001. His educational background supports his strong expertise in central demand and supply management, business operations, and sales planning.
Language Proficiency and Skills
Raphael is fluent in French, English, and Italian, with French being his mother tongue. He possesses a robust ability to work effectively in international, multicultural, and cross-functional business environments. His skill set includes specialization in product and channel strategy, contributing to his 15 years of experience in consumer electronics and retail/e-tail channels.