Herve Levy

Hervé LEVY Marseille, France • +33 - •-• linkedin.com/in/hervelevy Executive Management An exemplary bilingual executive, fluent in English and French languages, that values hard work, dedication, and results. Solid understanding of start-up challenges, sales, finance, core business models, marketing, and executive management. An established executive that maintains steadfast interaction with C-Suite Level business partners. Developed working relationships with regulators and other government organizations. Well versed in commercial analysis skills. Responsible for developing and managing corporate strategies, corporate governance, capital structuring, negotiation, and financing. Expert in the development of concepts and content for sales-driving promotions driving marketing campaign response rates through flawless execution. CORE COMPETENCIES Project Management Strategic Marketing Positioning Brand Marketing Financial Management Creative/Content Development Multicultural Communications Marketing Campaigns Relationship Management Training & Development Digital/Traditional Marketing Events & Venues Auto Dealerships Communications Human Resources Analytics AREAS OF EXPERTISE Executive Management: Owner and CEO of a prominent auto dealership for thirty years. Executive leader that has created world-class sales teams, corporate partnerships, and in-depth distribution networks. Acute analytical skills that support the evaluation and selection of operational directions in a complex and highly competitive environment. Corporate Finance/Investment Banking: Optimal control of financial and legal instruments and tax arrangements to optimize operating margin and the development of cash flow. Perform effective financial analysis and underwriting in the areas of credit, cash flow and collateral. Effectively partners with other Bankers and lines of business to deliver the full complement of products and services. C-Level Client Relationships: Expertly build enduring high-level client relationships and provide guidance to Business Relationship Managers. EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS Caisse d'Epargne CEPAC, Marseille RegionJANUARY 2013 – PRESENT Corporate & Institutional Client Manager Maintain, grow, and build client relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture that firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of all parties concerned. Manage and increase profitable account relationships with comprehensive small, medium, and large sized business customers that produce high annual gross sales. Ensure overall success and growth of assigned portfolio by developing relationships of existing customers and new customers. Proactively partner with existing customers to fully understand businesses, goals, strategies and challenges; assess client’s financial needs for the purpose of formulating a business plan and delivering effective products and services to help the customer succeed financially. Nissan/RENAULT Dealership, MarseilleAUGUST 1992 – DECEMBER 2012 Owner – CEO Adeptly build and lead high caliber teams that adhere to core business values and culture. Manage property, staff, and business affairs of the dealership. Skillfully oversee regulatory issues, operations, compliance, and finance activities. Develop strategies for steady, sustainable growth, solid financial performance, and innovative marketing development. Developed a position in a mature market with an annual growth of 3% on average. Spearheaded new market in Leasing and Buy-back Sales Development. Generated strong margins by developing and implementing effective sales strategy that led to high volume pre-owned car sales and loans. Performed acute financial and risk analysis that assisted in the exemplary management of budget, sales, margins, cash, and risks; in particular, the administration of discounts on the sale of new vehicles, maintenance packages, and bodywork. BNP Paribas, MarseilleJULY 1988 – JUNE 1992 Business Manager Established sales targets to meet business objectives. Developed strategic sales plans based on strategic goals that promote sales growth and customer satisfaction for the organization. Created annual sales plan in support of organization strategy and objectives. Ensured compliance with all policies and practices.   EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Executive Master Specialized – Financial & Tax Engineering, ESCP Europe, Paris, 2018 to 2019 Relevant Courses: Management, Corporate Finance, and Capital Development Leverage Buy Out, M & A, Private Credit, Distress & Specialty Finance Accounting & Consolidation, Group Tax, IFRS Standards (16/20 average) Financial Analysis and Modeling, Equity & Credit Research (18/20 average in Finance) Master 2 (M2), Corporate Finance, Aix-Marseille University, 1986 to 1989 Distinction: Head of my class with an average of 19/20 in Finance CERTIFICATIONS: Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI) FMVA Certification, Financial Analysis LANGUAGES French – Native | English - Fluent