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Hussam Hussain

Hussam Hussain

Country General Manager KSA & Bahrain - LVMH Beauty
Riyadh

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Country General Manager with over 15 years of leadership experience across luxury, retail, and consumer sectors in the GCC. Demonstrated success in scaling global brands, driving market growth and delivering strong financial performance in KSA and Bahrain. Skilled in P&L management, strategic planning and building high performing teams. Recognized for aligning global strategies with regional market needs, enhancing customer experience and fostering strong commercial partnerships.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Country General Manager KSA & Bahrain

Benefit Cosmetics - LVMH BEAUTY
06.2024 - Current
  • Lead full business operations across KSA and Bahrain with strategic oversight of Retail, Marketing, Education, Services and P&L.
  • Drive market share growth across Sephora, Faces, and Benefit Boutiques through targeted commercial plans and local market execution.
  • Deliver strong financial performance through P&L ownership, cost optimization and operational excellence.
  • Develop and lead a high-performing, cross-functional team with a strong focus on talent development, engagement, and succession planning.
  • Represent the brand at regional and global levels, aligning LVMH strategies with local market dynamics and evolving consumer trends.
  • Oversee 360° campaign execution, new product launches, and brand activations that resonate with Gen Z and Millennial consumers.
  • Collaborate closely with strategic retail partners to optimize assortment, visibility and shopper experience.

Senior KSA Manager - Benefit Cosmetics

Chalhoub Group
05.2016 - 05.2021

Oversaw retail operations and marketing growth for Benefit in Saudi Arabia, ensuring brand consistency, operational excellence and sales performance.

Division Manager - Bourjois

Chalhoub Group
01.2013 - 04.2016

Directed the full commercial strategy and P&L for Bourjois in Saudi Arabia and leading growth across key retail partners.

Brand Manager & Executive -Bourjois & Nivea

Chalhoub Group
10.2008 - 04.2010
  • Developed and executed brand strategy across KSA, including product launches, trade marketing and retail promotions.
  • Managed sales forecasts, budgets and performance reporting to drive brand growth and market share.

Assistant Consultant (Risk Management)

Grant Thornton International
01.2007 - 09.2008
  • Conduct workshops with banks to identify risks and controls.
  • Help banks to understand their operational risks at all times and at all levels through implementing the methodology of Control & Risk Self-Assessment (CRSA).
  • Develop and enhance their control culture in accordance with Basel II requirements.

Education

Master of Science - Finance & Management

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
United Of Kingdom
04.2001 -

Professional Certificate - Marketing

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Canada

Skills

Strategic Market Planning & Execution

Full P&L ownership

Profit optimization

High performing team development

Business development

Channel expansion

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Awards

  • Top Brow Sales performance, BENEFIT
  • Certificate of Excellence for the best Promotion, COTY
  • Bourjois Best Worldwide Brand Manager Award, BOURJOIS
  • Operational Excellence, CHALHOUB Excellence Awards

Timeline

Country General Manager KSA & Bahrain

Benefit Cosmetics - LVMH BEAUTY
06.2024 - Current

Senior KSA Manager - Benefit Cosmetics

Chalhoub Group
05.2016 - 05.2021

Division Manager - Bourjois

Chalhoub Group
01.2013 - 04.2016

Brand Manager & Executive -Bourjois & Nivea

Chalhoub Group
10.2008 - 04.2010

Assistant Consultant (Risk Management)

Grant Thornton International
01.2007 - 09.2008

Master of Science - Finance & Management

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
04.2001 -

Professional Certificate - Marketing

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Hussam HussainCountry General Manager KSA & Bahrain - LVMH Beauty