I'm an experienced, well-rounded marketing and business professional with a strong passion for social and ethical issues. People-enthusiast, huge believer in the power of relationships and human interactions. I have extensive experience across Europe, ANZ and APAC in managing marketing operations, communication strategies, customer relations and stakeholders' engagement, research projects and events, delivery of cross-functional initiatives and wider business transformation programs.Some achievements in my career that I am proud of:- Contributed to the government consultation that led to the creation of the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 and have expertise in this area. - Transformed the marketing function – typically a business overhead – into a profit centre that delivered consistent revenue for the organisation.- Managed several research projects with renowned institutions like the University of Melbourne on the impact of disruptive technologies.- Managed a taskforce of academics and subject matter experts that delivered ANZ’s first ever study into the State of Social Procurement (participating institutions: the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne University, Social Traders, Ākina Foundation, IPA).- Transformed strategic stakeholder networks into enabling platforms for business value creation (revenue and advocacy).- Supported the development of the ISO 20400 standard for Sustainable Procurement.- Led and managed the delivery of hundreds of events, including specialised industry events and large-scale international conferences.- Created a centre of excellence for marketing practices in the regional hub of an international organization, sharing best practices and valuable initiatives that enhanced the global marketing function and helped the entire organization during difficult times. I am passionate, vocal and committed, I hold myself to high ethical standards and expect the same from others. Exceptionally attentive to details with sharp commercial acumen. With a sound business background, I’m a highly creative individual and have profound knowledge of marketing principles. Through my work experience, I have also developed expertise in procurement and supply chain management. I have a keen interest in the social sciences, consumer behaviour and the role of business in generating social and environmental value.
Listed skills include Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Change Management, Business Strategy, and 16 others.