Charlotte Rydlund
Function: Executive
Industry: IT & Telecommunications
Category: HR - Generalist
Level of responsibility: CEO
Procurement system: Other
About me
Inspired by my time in strategic sourcing at P&G, I launched a technology startup to help busy procurement professionals easily keep track of business contracts after they are signed to improve transparency and visibility, and reduce the risk of missing something important. We use proprietary technology with proactive alerts and analytics, giving you of contract important dates, milestones and clauses at a glance on any device.
We're looking for people to try it out and share their experience and feedback. If you have contracts in English, let me know if you're interested in giving it a try for free.
Thanks for supporting innovation in procurement!
Work Experience
CEO and co-founder
PACTA
July 2014 - Present (10 years, 7 months)
PACTA is a cutting edge cloud product that uses proprietary technology to help busy procurement professionals easily keep track of their business contracts in a simple and visual way.
Contact me if you want to try it now for free.
We are proud alumni of the Launch 36 Accelerator program, powered by Propel ICT and participants of FounderFuel.
Our name PACTA comes from the latin phrase, Pacta sunt Servanda, which means Agreements must be kept.
www.pacta.io
Director and Certified Executive Coach
The Gybe Group
January 2014 - July 2015 (1 year, 6 months)
The Gybe Group combines coaching, consulting and training to transform people and businesses. We work remotely to be accessible - to and from anywhere. Your success is defined by you. We partner together to make it happen.
- Business and Career Coaching to regain and boost confidence in times of change.
- Marketing and Brand building consulting to win with your consumer/client.
- Sourcing and Purchasing consulting for top and bottom line impact.
- Business Strategy consulting to take your organization to new heights.
- Training to positively and sustainably impact you and your organization.
Contact us for your free consultation. www.thegybegroup.com
Partner, Co-founder and Board of Directors
the good coach
July 2012 - Present (12 years, 7 months) | international
An innovative global team of executive and corporate coaches that are active across three continents.
- Developed foundation and expansion strategy of the network with the team
- Led global marketing and communication strategy and plans for social media
- Contributed monthly blogs on topics related to executive coaching including personal and professional change and transition, careers, business and culture, taking action, making choices and reflection.
- Active transition and career coach
http://the-goodcoach.com/
Senior Marketing Manager Prestige Skin Care
Procter & Gamble
June 2011 - November 2012 (1 year, 5 months) | New York, NY and Geneva, Switzerland
Global Marketing Management for Premium Skin Care line 'Doctors Dermatologic Formula' (DDF). Focused on North American, Mexican and Turkish Markets.
- Led brand positioning and communication for existing retail and new channels (mass beauty, pharmacy and drug stores) including in-store, print and social media
- Managed and led marketing budget of $5M
- Created customized marketing strategy and communication tools for distributor markets.
- Implemented the knowledge and capability transfer between New York and Switzerland
Internal Coach, Interviewer, Recruiter, Trainer
Procter & Gamble
September 2007 - November 2012 (5 years, 2 months) | Geneva, Switzerland
Recruited managers for Strategic Sourcing
Interviewed for managers in Brand Management
Trainer for GROW coaching
Coached managers in areas of career transition, career planning and performance enhancement.
Marketing Manager Gillette
Procter & Gamble
July 2009 - July 2011 (2 years) | Geneva, Switzerland
Western Europe Marketing Design for Gillette,
- Led the whitespace expansion of Deodorants into new markets.
- Owned the strategy and execution of initiative and product design.
- Created the new communication for Gillette Deodorants for TV, print and social media. Positioning reapplied across North America.
- Managed the marketing budget of $25M
- Launched and executed cross-functional and global project to enable multi-brand product communication to go global.
Senior Purchasing Manager
Procter & Gamble
December 2007 - July 2009 (1 year, 7 months) | Geneva, Switzerland
Strategic Sourcing of Western Europe Fabric and Homecare Cartons for brands including Ariel, Mr. Proper, Swiffer, Bold, Dash
- Managed $80million USD budget
- Implemented region-wide multi-million dollar material cost-saving program
- Led overarching sourcing and supplier strategy
- Conducted monthly material and pricing analysis
- Built strong and ethical supplier and cross-functional working relationships
- Led multi-functional and cross-cultural teams
Purchasing Manager
Procter & Gamble
July 2006 - December 2007 (1 year, 5 months) | Geneva, Switzerland
Strategic Purchasing for Global Fine Fragrance Cartons across all brands including Gucci, Dolce&Gabbana, Valentino, Lacoste and Boss.
- Owned the Fine Fragrance Carton Sourcing Strategy
- Developed the supplier relationship strategy with key suppliers and stakeholders
- Negotiated sourcing contracts with key suppliers
- Created and implemented multi-million dollar material cost saving programs
- Manged projects with Marketing teams across all brands
- Managed the $25M sourcing spend
- Led multi-functional and cross-cultural teams
Local Committee President AIESEC Lund
AIESEC
March 2005 - May 2006 (1 year, 2 months)
- Led executive committee of four members, including team development, coaching, budget management and defining and executing national and local strategies
- Oversaw recruitment of members for committee positions and exchange opportunities, and grew membership from three to forty members in one year
- Trained committee members on areas of project management, leadership, recruitment and interviews
- Managed relationships with local corporate partners for internship positions
- Contributed to national team strategy as local president on the executive board
Freelance Translator
Egmont Kärnan AB
September 2004 - November 2005 (1 year, 2 months)
Translating magazine articles from German to Swedish
Office Staff
Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences
April 2001 - April 2003 (2 years)
Creating and developing new Database; Collecting and preparing financial data for Tax purposes;
Reorganizing office, files and filing system; Collaborating, writing and editing Annual Report.
Customer Service & Typist
Edinburgh City Council
March 2002 - August 2002 (5 months)
Composing, organizing all office correspondence; helping to develop and using Council Database, working closely with customers.
Accounting Tutor
Dalhousie University
January 2002 - June 2002 (5 months)
Tutoring Managerial Accounting
Staff
Pink Breen Larkin Law Firm
May 2001 - August 2001 (3 months)
Managing reception area and back office; Organizing, filing, copying, recorded legal documents and files; Updating Databases; Reorganizing areas of the Library, working with clients.
File Manager
Patterson Palmer Law Firm
June 1997 - August 2000 (3 years, 2 months)
Organizing, filing, copying, recorded legal documents and files; Maintaining and updating Property and Student Loan Databases; Providing daily support in Accounting Department; Translating documents from German to English.
Summer employment
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Certification in Executive Coaching
2011 - 2013
Lunds universitet
MBA
2004 - 2005
Université de Provence (Aix-Marseille I)
Diplôme
2003 - 2004
Dalhousie University
Bachelor
1999 - 2004
Vienna International School
International Baccalaureate
1989 - 1999