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New York City, Ny, Us

Greensboro, North Carolina, Us

• Member of ELT, ESG Council and KTB Foundation. Direct report to CEO. • Responsible for growth strategy, corporate strategy, consumer insights, innovation platforms and key transformational projects

Greensboro, North Carolina, Us

Executive Leadership Team (ELT) member that spun out KTB on NYSE from VF Corporation, one of the world’s largest apparel and footwear companies

Brentford, Middlesex, Gb

Led GSKs largest FMCG business unit, responsible for P&L delivery, brand communication & innovation. Horlicks is India’s #1 CPG brand, the leading beverage brand, a 180 year old icon and the #6 most trusted brand in India.• Implemented business turnaround from -13% to +14%, outpacing market growth by 1.2x, while improving margins by +1.5%. • Managed portfolio of 10 brands. delivered 20 new integrated campaigns (TV, digital, shopper, expert, print). Brand equity scores jumped 20+ points. Award-winning digital campaign (Kota) was one of the largest global digital campaigns for 2018 with social issue cited by India’s Prime • Launched 10 new innovations in 2017/2018, delivering $100M+ in incremental sales. Launched 5 new claims & 2 new clinicals and expanded into new adjacency categories (drinks, biscuits) and premium segments (Protein). Increased expert recommendations by +5 points.

Purchase, New York, Us

Led PepsiCo’s fastest growing portfolio ($1B Revenue). • Grew revenue +30% (1.7x market rate) and extended our footprint to 20+ new countries. • Re-vamped marketing of core brands and built 5-year innovation roadmap. • Led global big bet team (30+ people) to create a new global lifestyle brand that delivered products & services across physical and digital ecosystems.

Purchase, New York, Us

Developed board-level strategy for newly formed Global Beverages Group $30BN portfolio, identifying strategic imperatives by geography, category and brands. Worked directly with President to prepare board and c-suite presentation. Led 50+ person cross-functional team to develop a new disruptive beverage product for the US market (defined as CEO's #1 priority). Launched "Career Development Series" and new capabilities for 150+ Marketing Associates

Purchase, New York, Us

Reported to the Global CMO, focused on global brand strategy and innovation platforms. Key strategic initiatives: Global Kids focus., umbrella branding, health & wellness Developed hiring & recruiting strategy and hired first Global Marketing Strategy team.

Purchase, New York, Us

Group reported directly to PepsiCo's CEO, serving the corporations senior leadership. Led various c-suite initiatives including, international M&A, China strategy, investor meetings, new market development and sales force re-structuring.Led 5-year Strategic Plan for China Beverages (plan, investment, M&A options) that delivered commitment from CEO and Board to invest $3.5 BN over 6 years.

Mclean, Va, Us

Specialized in consumer packaged goods and retail clients. Engagements spanned: corporate and business transformation; marketing and sales strategy; and supply chain optimization.Key Achievements • Ranked in top tier of US Practice for 2005, 2006, 2007 (voted by Partners) and promoted from Associate (2003) to Lead Associate (2004) to Senior Associate (2006) • Sold more than $10 Million of new business in 3 years (highest level among any U.S. Associate) • 2005, Recipient of Booz Allen Hamilton's Performance Excellence Award (voted by the Partners) • 2005, Global Calling Card Winner (voted by the public) Key Leadership Roles: NY Culture & Community Lead, NY Women's Leadership Team, HBS Recruiting Lead for PracticeKey Publications • 2007, "Moments of Choice - Driving Growth Through Shelf-Centered Collaboration", Strategy + Business, 2007.• 2006, "Shelf-Centered Collaboration: The Emerging Moment of Truth", Book published. • 2005, "Virtual Scale: Punching Above Your Weight", Fall issues of Strategy + Business.

Mclean, Va, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

National Project Manager, Customer Marketing Organization, Feminine Care. ($160 million revenue). • Designed sales, marketing and competitive plans. Account Executive, Customer Business Development. Fabric & Home Care, Loblaws Ontario. ($63 million in revenue)• Managed business relations with Canada’s largest customer (7 chains, 400 stores, 10 retail sales representatives).• Achieved 12 month targets in 4 months for Swiffer, Febreze & Dryel launch.• Early promotion and recognized by President at Vision Day.

Mba, Business

Mphil, International Relations

Ba, Psychology And History

Applied Certificate For Leading In Context, Executive Education