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Mark Prendergrast

Summary

Dynamic executive with extensive experience in luxury retail business development across the Asia Pacific region, recognized for driving growth and delivering exceptional results. Expertise in project management, team leadership, and strategic partnerships has consistently led to the successful implementation of ambitious goals. A proven track record of fostering collaboration and innovation within teams enhances operational efficiency and market presence.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & President

M.A.P. Associates KK
01.2012 - 01.2025
  • Business development for retail entities seeking to launch or expand within Japan.
  • Formulated business plans and KPI’s for brands to maximise their potential within the Japanese market whilst maintaining their brand ethos and core values.
  • Strong focus on building and maintaining partner relationships.

CEO TOM FORD Asia Pacific

TOM FORD International
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Introduced TOM FORD fashion to market in the Asia Pacific region with the world’s second TOM FORD store in Osaka, January 2008.
  • Planned and executed business plan for the expansion and growth of the TOM FORD Men’s and Women’s business’s across the region.
  • Established APAC Head quarters in Tokyo with regional offices and operating structures in Hong Kong, Seoul and Beijing, appointed General Managers for Greater China, Korea and Japan.
  • Constructed a team of over 100 personnel throughout the region, all hand picked for both front and back of house functions to ensure an unparalleled customer service experience.
  • Formed strong relationships with premier retail landlords and department store management throughout the region to secure prime retail locations with favourable terms.
  • Cost engineered shop-in-shop and freestanding store designs to deliver exceptional store environments, delivering P&L goals.
  • Opened 15 directly operated points of sale across Japan, China, Hong Kong and Seoul.

VICE PRESIDENT and various positions

Lane Crawford Joyce Group
01.1991 - 01.2007
  • 1991 invited to Hong Kong by Mrs. Joyce Ma to develop and expand the JOYCE Menswear business from one superlative point of sale in Hong Kong to multiple stores across the region.
  • Established and developed a Hong Kong-based merchandising team to drive the business of more than 30 points of sale across Hong Kong, Thailand and Taiwan.
  • 2003 tasked to re-invigorate and re-invent the Lane Crawford Women’s & Lifestyle departments.
  • Planned strategy with Corporate and executed the renovation of stores and opening of new retail locations in order to meet the company’s vision and P&L expectations.
  • Developed and led merchandising teams to re-assort, re-position and elevate the Women’s and Lifestyle business's bringing them to the forefront of the international luxury retail industry.

Luxury brand resource manager

Joyce Boutique buying office
01.1989 - 01.1991

Design liaison officer

NVR Limited
01.1987 - 01.1989

Store Manager, Ralph Lauren

Harvey Nichols
01.1985 - 01.1987

Education

Queen Mary’s University

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Strategic thinking
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative
  • Brand building
  • Strategic vision

Timeline

Founder & President

M.A.P. Associates KK
01.2012 - 01.2025

CEO TOM FORD Asia Pacific

TOM FORD International
01.2007 - 01.2011

VICE PRESIDENT and various positions

Lane Crawford Joyce Group
01.1991 - 01.2007

Luxury brand resource manager

Joyce Boutique buying office
01.1989 - 01.1991

Design liaison officer

NVR Limited
01.1987 - 01.1989

Store Manager, Ralph Lauren

Harvey Nichols
01.1985 - 01.1987

Queen Mary’s University

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