Winston Smit
About Winston Smit
Winston Smit is the Head of Local Representatives and Direct Import – Intercontinental Region and GM South East Asia at Bristol-Myers Squibb, based in London.
Company
Winston Smit is currently working at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where he holds the title of Head of Local Representatives and Direct Import for the Intercontinental Region and General Manager for South East Asia. His role is based in London and involves significant responsibilities across multiple regions, leveraging his extensive international experience to drive business growth and strategic initiatives.
Title
Winston Smit is the Head of Local Representatives and Direct Import for the Intercontinental Region and General Manager for South East Asia at Bristol-Myers Squibb. His current position involves overseeing strategic business operations, orchestrating market re-entry plans, and driving the commercialization of new business models across diverse and complex markets.
Education and Expertise
Winston Smit studied at the University of South Africa, where he achieved a B.Tech in Strategic Marketing & Finance from 1994 to 1996. Prior to that, he studied Marketing at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, earning a National Diploma in Sales & Marketing from 1988 to 1990. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in strategic planning, business development, and financial management.
Background
Winston Smit's career spans several esteemed companies in the healthcare sector. He has held prominent positions including General Manager Healthcare Operations at DKSH in Bangkok, Thailand, and Country Director at Boston Scientific. Additionally, he served as Country Manager for Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals and Marketing & Sales Director for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. His career demonstrates a strong track record in strategic roles across multiple geographies.
Achievements
Winston Smit has played a pivotal role in implementing new business models that significantly improved P&L turnaround in the Intercontinental Region. He has also been instrumental in the re-engineering of business models within diverse markets in the healthcare and consumer goods sectors. His strategic planning and business development skills have led to successful initiatives in commercializing local representatives and direct import businesses across multiple global regions.