Bernard Alphonso

Bernard is a senior, experienced trainer in the areas of cultural awareness, leadership and management and communication skills.

Bernard has an impressive business background, working at sales director and managing director level mainly in the luxury market for companies including Christian Dior and Hennessey. Working in various locations across Asia he has an unparalleled knowledge of international business, cultural differences and the challenges of operating in multinationals. This is expertise he shares with the delegates he trains, allowing him to work with the most senior levels with organizations.

Bernard sets himself apart by having nearly 40 years of diverse, global business experience and having lived in 6 countries: France, Japan, Hungary, Hong Kong, The Philippines and Cambodia. His experience in an executive senior management role for prominent multinational groups such as Clarins and Lancel, provides delegates with valuable insight into understanding how to successfully communicate cross-culturally with senior levels.

His diverse business background has made his training style flexible and supportive of any challenges delegates face, allowing for a customized and engaging training experience.

Bernard has a degree in Russian and Japanese from Institut National des Langues et Civilisation. He delivers training in English and French.