Christophe Dubes
About Christophe Dubes
Christophe Dubes is the VP of Development, Commercialization & Quality Assurance at TOMS Shoes in Los Angeles, with extensive experience in global supply chain management and strategic demand planning.
Title
Christophe Dubes is the Vice President of Development, Commercialization, and Quality Assurance at TOMS Shoes. Based in Los Angeles, he oversees the development processes, commercialization of products, and maintains quality assurance standards.
Professional Background
Christophe Dubes has held various roles across top companies. He founded ALZ Alize Tradewinds Inc in Los Angeles, serving as its head from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he was the Senior Vice President of Global Sourcing & Supply Chain at Quiksilver from 2009 to 2013. Dubes also led Quiksilver's operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa as the Director of Operations from 2003 to 2009. Prior to these senior roles, he managed sourcing, production, quality, and inbound freight at Quiksilver Europe from 2001 to 2003.
Experience in Supply Chain Management
Christophe Dubes has extensive experience in managing end-to-end global supply chains. His career has spanned regions including Europe, Asia, and North America. Dubes is well-versed in demand planning and optimizing seasonal inventory turns to drive growth. He specializes in nearshoring strategies in Europe, India, and the Far East, ensuring high-quality production and timely delivery of goods.
Educational Background
Christophe Dubes holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from TBS Education, which he completed from 1986 to 1989. He further enhanced his expertise by studying Retail Management at Tilburg University from 1999 to 2000. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his progressive career in supply chain and operations management.
Achievements in Business Operations
Throughout his career, Christophe Dubes has orchestrated global business operations to significantly increase top-line revenues and expand market share. He is known for his expertise in omni-channel supply chain management, ensuring seamless integration across various sales channels. Dubes has also improved margins and profitability by optimizing warehousing, outbound freight management, and overall logistics.