Senior leaders on the move – Bacardi, Hello Chef, Matalan, RFI Global, TalkTalk, Vertu International
In a strengthening market, we’re seeing some fantastic roles coming through at Head-of and Director level, and we’re seeing growth in the Chief-of level, too. We’re delighted to see an increase in movers and shakers, with some brilliant new roles filled in the past month. Huge congratulations to the following senior leaders on their new roles – we look forward to seeing their successes.
Irina Rodina, SVP Marketing Strategy and Operations, Barcardi
Irina Rodina joins Barcardi – the largest privately held international spirits company, family owned since 1862 – as SVP Marketing Strategy and Operations. Irina is a global marketing leader with more than 25 years’ experience of FMCG, mainly in food, in local, regional and global positions.
Previous roles include CMO Northern Europe at The Kraft Heinz Company; more than three years at Barilla Group as Global Vice President Marketing; Chief Dreams Dealer at Black Peacock; and more than 15 years at Unilever, including the Senior Global Marketing Director and Senior Global Brand Director roles.
Irina is described on LinkedIn as a, 'Fantastic marketer, creative, passionate, talented.'
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-rodina
Charlotte Dewhurst, Director of Marketing, Matalan
Congratulations to Charlotte Dewhurst, who joins Matalan – a thriving omnichannel value retailer with more than 15000 employees – as their new Director of Marketing. Charlotte is a customer and growth-focussed commercial brand marketer with more than 20 years’ experience across retail, food, leisure and technology.
Previous roles include more than three years as Vice President Group Marketing at RS Group Plc; Global Chief Marketing Officer at ClearScore; Global Marketing Director at Les Mills International; Marketing Controller at Argos; and other well-known brands, including Morrisons and Reebok.
When announcing her new role, among many congratulatory messages, one peer wrote ‘Matalan is one lucky company to have you as a leader'.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-dewhurst-03932516
Amy Gilbert, Marketing Director, TalkTalk
Congratulations to Amy Gilbert who has joined TalkTalk as Marketing Director. Amy’s background spans brand strategy, advertising, digital, direct marketing and sponsorship across both client and agency-side roles, with a track record of delivering award-winning creative for major brands.
Previous roles include more than five years at Virgin Media, including the Marketing Director, Head of Marketing Strategy & Planning, and Head of Advertising roles; and more than five years at British Gas, including the Head of Energy Marketing role.
When announcing her new role, Amy said, 'One week in and I'm totally energised by the team and the ambition of the company as well as... immersing myself in as much insight as possible'.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilbert-8bbb5029
Jackie Greig, Head of Marketing, RFI Global
Jackie Greig joins RFI Global – the only global data and insights company focusing exclusively on financial services – as Head of Marketing. Jackie is a senior global B2B marketing and marketing research leader who excels in creating innovative and integrated marketing strategies that drive revenue, expand customer bases, and enhance brand reputations.
Previous roles include more than 13 years at Kantar, including the Global Head of Portfolio and Partner Marketing, and Global Marketing Director roles; and more than 18 years at Research International, including the Director role.
Jackie is also a valued mentor, ‘I have learned from her consistently across all marketing areas. She has given me the opportunity to be part of projects that allow me to develop my skills and interests and has appreciated my skills and leant on them to create an environment of trust, high performance and collaboration.'
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-greig
Eva Pederzini, Group Chief Marketing, Branding and Product Officer, Vertu International
Vertu International, with a diverse portfolio of renowned brands, products and services, has appointed Eva Pederzini as their Group Chief Marketing, Branding and Product Officer. Eva is a business, brand and marketing strategy senior leader with experience within luxury, premium and FMCG global brands.
Previous roles include more than four years as Co-Founding Partner at Delita; Non-Executive Director at Beech; Chief Marketing Officer at DC Circle; B2C2B Marketing Director for Nespresso UK and Ireland; Global Brand & Marketing Director at Vertu; and more than nine years at Nestle Espresso SA, including the B2C Commercial Director Italy role.
When described by her team, ‘She is one of a kind – dedicated and committed professional and visionary.’
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evapederzini
Luca Prosperi, Marketing & Communications Director, Hello Chef
Hello Chef – a B Corp-certified meal-kit service, delivering chef-curated recipes and pre-portioned, fresh ingredients to thousands of customers – has appointed Luca Prosperi as Marketing and Communications Director. Luca is a commercial leader with more than 10 years’ international experience in leading strategic marketing, brand management and brand building efforts.
Previous roles include more than 11 years at Procter & Gamble, including the Marketing Director & D2C Leader for BRAUN UK, Ireland and Nordics. And, in 2023, Luca completed The Business of AI qualification from London Business School.
When announcing his new role on LinkedIn, among many congratulatory comments, one peer said, 'I know your passion and brand mastery will be an enormous asset to Hello Chef'.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaprosperi1
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