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Initium partners with consumer-focused private equity, family offices and private investors to acquire and unlock the full potential of brands and retailers. Leveraging deep expertise in transformations and turnarounds, we provide operational leadership where it’s most needed – from interim CEO coverage and strategic planning, to organizational restructuring and operational transformation to steer businesses back to sustainable growth. Initium also works with retailers and brands to execute business carve-outs, regional distribution and wholesale strategies to breathe new life into underperforming assets or territories. Whether navigating complex transactions, revitalizing operations or driving expansion efforts, Initium brings expertise, clarity, focus and executional excellence to every engagement.
Parker is the Founder of Initium Retail Ventures. He is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of multinational leadership experience in luxury and contemporary retail, e-commerce and management consulting. Parker was previously CEO of END. Clothing, a leading UK-based luxury streetwear retailer. Prior to END., he was President of Global Operations for LVMH-subsidiary DFS Group and the former CEO of online fashion platform ZALORA. Parker has also held consulting roles for Accenture and Deloitte in the United States, and was a Senior Advisor for McKinsey. Parker received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with undergraduate degrees in Economics and Management at the University of St Thomas in Minnesota, USA. He is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Hong Kong Chapter.
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