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Jose A.

Commander · DISC type D
Director, Portfolio & Business Development at Scandinavian Tobacco Group
📍 Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

José is a results-driven global marketing leader in the FMCG industry, with a strong track record of building disruptive brands and turning around business performance. He has successfully led teams across seven countries, delivering significant growth for major brands like Häagen-Dazs and Old El Paso. He holds double degrees from ESCP Business School and Católica Lisbon.

Outside of his corporate roles, José is passionate about mentoring the next generation of business leaders. He serves as a mentor for Masters students at his alma mater, Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics. His personal interests also include gaming, specifically PlayStation.

Unique fact: He has consistently reversed multi-year sales declines for major international brands, generating double-digit revenue growth.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Director, Portfolio & Business Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Personality Overview

How Jose shows up

Impact-Driven
Very Quick
Strong-Willed

They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Priorities

Topics Jose cares about

Brand Turnarounds
He has a proven ability to reverse performance declines, delivering over $25 million in incremental sales for Old El Paso and achieving a +12% YoY increase for Häagen-Dazs.
Global Portfolio Strategy
In his director role at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, he was responsible for leading global strategies, developing portfolios, and using market insights to drive growth.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Director, Portfolio & Business Development
Scandinavian Tobacco Group
12-2023 - 6-2024
Senior International Portfolio Manager
Scandinavian Tobacco Group
6-2023
Mentor
Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
12-2021 - 11-2023
Head of Häagen-Dazs🍦
General Mills
3-2020 - 2-2022
Founder
Off the Book - Amazon Marketplace
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Media appearances

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Education
2013 - 2015
Double Degree
ESCP Business School
2013 - 2015
Double Degree
Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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