Barthélémy Monigard
About Barthélémy Monigard
Barthélémy Monigard serves as the Country Manager for Spain at Ankorstore, where he has been instrumental in driving local sales and operations since 2021. He has a strong background in business administration and management, with previous roles in strategic projects and sales leadership across various companies.
Work at Ankorstore
Barthélémy Monigard has been serving as the Country Manager for Spain at Ankorstore since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for driving local sales, marketing, and operations, tailoring the Go-To-Market strategy to align with the dynamics of the Spanish market and customer needs. He has established strategic partnerships that have contributed to the company's growth and market presence. Monigard also managed the Profit and Loss (P&L) for Ankorstore in Spain, initially implementing a 'Growth at all Cost' strategy before shifting to a more sustainable model focused on cost efficiency. He has played a key role in building the market from scratch and has successfully recruited and developed a high-performance team of 20.
Education and Expertise
Barthélémy Monigard studied at Esade, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from 2005 to 2010. He also attended Babson College, focusing on Marketing and Entrepreneurship & New Ventures in 2009. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in business management and strategic marketing, which he applies in his current role at Ankorstore and in his previous positions.
Background
Before joining Ankorstore, Barthélémy Monigard was part of the founding team at VeryChic, where he served as the Sales Director for Long Haul from 2015 to 2020. He managed significant growth, achieving a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of 40 million euros with an Annual Average Growth Rate (AAGR) of 112%. Prior to this, he was the Southern Europe Lead at VeryChic from 2012 to 2014, where he oversaw operations that generated 10 million euros with an AAGR of 134%. His experience in high-growth environments has equipped him with the skills necessary for managing complex business challenges.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Barthélémy Monigard has demonstrated a commitment to driving operational excellence and market penetration. At Ankorstore, he cultivated a high-performance team culture, focusing on recruiting and developing top talent. His leadership in launching and growing Ankorstore in Spain from the ground up highlights his ability to navigate fast-paced and complex scale-up environments. His strategic initiatives have significantly contributed to the company's presence in the Spanish market.