Odette Bohan de Vleeschouwer
RANCHO PALOS VERDES,CA
Summary
Innovative and results-oriented executive with 20+ years' experience driving transformation, operational excellence, and international business growth. Adept at aligning business strategy with customer success, optimizing multi-million-euro budgets, and cultivating high-performing cross-functional teams. Proven track record advising C-suite stakeholders across beauty, luxury, and governmental sectors.
Skilled in strategic planning, operational management, and fostering collaborative work environment. Known for reliability and adaptability in achieving business objectives and leading teams.
Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
President & Consultant
A Round World Inc.
01.2008 - Current
- Spearheaded U.S. entry for multiple European cosmetic manufacturers, generating €2.5M–€3M+ in first-year revenues.
- Led strategy, branding, and product rollouts in collaboration with R&D, marketing, and executive teams.
- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration across R&D, production, and product marketing, ensuring alignment between innovation and customer insight.
- Advised high-level beauty industry executives on market entry, product strategy, and trends
- Led strategic communications and policy execution in sensitive international contexts, delivering high-impact presentations as a panel speaker at global industry events.
- Developed and implemented corporate marketing and sales strategies to increase brand awareness, market presence, and customer success in the beauty industry.
- Acted as de facto Chief of Staff and Protocol Advisor across 235+ events in 29 countries, collaborating with EU institutions, heads of state, and royal families.
CEO & Founder
Cajami International
01.2000 - 01.2016
- Developed and implemented forward-thinking customer success strategies.
- Executed high-profile state events, summits, and VIP hospitality.
- Partnered with senior stakeholders to drive strategic planning, new market entry, and revenue expansion, growing the client base by 60% within 5 years.
- Ensured efficient management of day-to-day business operations by developing and deploying strategic plans, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinated event details for multidisciplinary teams in a matrix format and ensured smooth execution of defined tasks and duties throughout the event with absolute adherence to the highest quality standards of service delivery.
- Recruited, trained, and coached the stakeholders to focus on customer success to retain customers and consolidate growth.
- Analyzed key market trends and metrics to generate optimal ROI and implemented corporate marketing and sales strategies to increase brand awareness, market presence, and customer success
- Sales forecasting based on market intelligence to orchestrate short- and long-term gains, road map revenue achievement, and emphasize profit maximization opportunities both internally and for customers.
- Negotiated and secured major contracts with clients to drive revenue and increase market share.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership, Innovation & Change
RKC & York St. John University
York, EnglandProtocol And Diplomacy Advanced – Intensive Course
International School of Protocol & Diplomacy
Brussels, BelgiumSummer School – Protocol & Diplomacy Course
International School of Protocol & Diplomacy
Brussels, BelgiumBachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Hull
Hull, EnglandSkills
- Strategic Leadership & Organizational Transformation
- Customer Success & Stakeholder Engagement
- Global Expansion & Market Entry Strategy
- Protocol, Diplomacy & High-Level Event Execution
- Budgeting, Forecasting & P&L Oversight
- Cross-Cultural Team Leadership & Coaching
- Sales and marketing
- Contract negotiation
- Strategic planning
- Effective communicator and public speaker
- Project management
- Innovation and creativity
Accomplishments
- Successfully launched U.S. operations for multiple European beauty manufacturers, generating €2.5M–€3M+ in first-year revenues.
- Directed 235+ high-profile diplomatic and corporate events across 28 countries for EU institutions and global leaders.
- Built and sold one of Belgium’s top 4 event firms, sustaining 25–30% annual revenue growth for 16 years before selling to an international group to relocate to the USA.
- Led strategy, marketing, and operations for budgets up to €30M, consistently exceeding financial targets.
Affiliations
- CEW
- BIW
- Los Angeles CEO Club
Previously in Belgium
- BECI (Brussels Enterprises Commerce & Industry)
- IAWA (International Active Women Association)
- Toastmasters
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Native or Bilingual
French (Fluent)
Native or Bilingual
Dutch (Fluent)
Professional Working
Italian (Basic)
Limited Working
Timeline
President & Consultant
A Round World Inc.
01.2008 - Current
CEO & Founder
Cajami International
01.2000 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Leadership, Innovation & Change
RKC & York St. John University
Protocol And Diplomacy Advanced – Intensive Course
International School of Protocol & Diplomacy
Summer School – Protocol & Diplomacy Course
International School of Protocol & Diplomacy
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Hull
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