Tim Precious
Cotham,Bristol
Summary
Experienced senior executive with extensive experience in the ophthalmic industry and a proven track record of driving growth. Expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder management, and operational problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to lead organizations through change and development with confidence and clarity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial General Manager UK&I
EssilorLuxottica
03.2024 - 02.2026
- Oversaw P&L management for £250m business across all trade channels and categories including ophthalmic lenses, frames, instruments, and sports apparel.
- Directed governance across complex matrix organization, ensuring compliance and alignment among domestic operations, finance, HR, customer services, and IT.
- Managed sales team of approximately 120 personnel, prioritizing Key Accounts, Wholesale Distribution, E-commerce, and Independents.
- Secured repeat multi-year contracts with two largest key accounts, contributing approximately 20% of turnover.
Commercial Excellence Director North Europe
EssilorLuxottica
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Spearheaded strategic commercial initiatives within newly merged €500 million region, including UK, Ireland, Benelux, and Nordics.
- Developed go-to-market strategy for multi-layered Customer Partnership program, integrating commercial, service, and marketing benefits.
- Defined and executed hunting and farming strategy for Independent segment, enhancing synergy between ophthalmic lens and frame customers.
- Recommended and deployed salesforce configuration, streamlining management across multi-category portfolio while ensuring compliance with brand guidelines.
- Led migration from legacy Salesforce.com CRM system to new SAP-based See4C system, ensuring business continuity and enhancing operational relevance.
Commercial Managing Director UKI & Nordics
Essilor Ltd
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Oversaw profit and loss management for €200 million turnover budget across multiple geographies and trade channels, supervising 450 FTEs.
- Managed cross-functional teams including Heads of Operations, Customer Services, Sales, Instruments, and Marketing with matrix responsibilities in Finance, HR, and IT.
- Executed acquisition of UK-based competitor generating £22 million annual turnover in November 2021.
- Developed strategies to address Covid and Brexit uncertainties through proactive stakeholder engagement.
- Directed significant capital investment program in 2019, establishing first ART manufacturing lab in EMEA region and achieving ISO13485 certification along with other quality accreditations.
Education
AMP - Advanced Management Programme
Thunderbird Global School of Managemnt
Phoenix, Arizona2013
ACMA - Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
London1996
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Team management
- Market analysis and strategy
- Profit and loss accountability
- Financial analysis and investment
- Mergers and acquisitions
Timeline
Commercial General Manager UK&I
EssilorLuxottica
03.2024 - 02.2026
Commercial Excellence Director North Europe
EssilorLuxottica
07.2022 - 02.2024
Commercial Managing Director UKI & Nordics
Essilor Ltd
11.2018 - 06.2022
AMP - Advanced Management Programme
Thunderbird Global School of Managemnt
ACMA - Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants