Senior leaders on the move – Hilton, Estée Lauder, and more
As predicted, January 2023 has got off to a flying start and we have some exceptional “live” interim and permanent opportunities with many more being briefed, as clients make a head start on finding the best talent to deliver new strategies.
Many congratulations to the following senior leaders on their new roles. We wish them all a fantastic year ahead.
Nathalie Service, Director, Destination Marketing, Continental Europe, Hilton
Congratulations to Nathalie Service (pictured above) on her new role as Director, Destination Marketing, Continental Europe, at Hilton – the global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,100 properties with more than 971,000 rooms, in 119 countries and territories. Nathalie joins Hilton after more than six years at Club Med, including the roles: Marketing Director, Northern Europe, and Marketing Director, UK & Scandinavia. In 2022, Nathalie completed Marketing Week’s Mini MBA with the renowned expert, Mark Ritson, gaining an impressive A-grade for her work.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaliedrew
Gail Dobinson, Marketing Director, Penelope Chilvers
Gail Dobinson has joined Penelope Chilvers – the footwear and accessories designer – as their Marketing Director. This follows more than 16 years at Ted Baker, including two years as Marketing Director and more than seven years as Global Head of Marketing and PR. Gail also holds a non-executive position with Everyone on Boards, in a marketing and communications advisory position. Of her new role, Gail says, ‘Starting 2023 full of positive promise and renewed energy in my role as Marketing Director at Penelope Chilvers! I'm incredibly excited to join the team and head straight into some brilliant brand campaigns. With 'Go anywhere, do anything' as our guiding focus, only the best adventures lie ahead!’
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-dobinson
Chris Edwards, Insight Director, WTW
Financial services firm, WTW – providing data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital – has appointed Chris Edwards as Insight Director. Chris joins WTW after holding the same position at Insight Sherpas. He also spent more than four years as Head of Insight and Innovation at Which? and more than six years at Tesco, including the role: Head of Strategic Insight. Chris says, 'I’ve had a great time [with Insight Sherpas], working with an amazing team and an incredible roster of clients... I’m now looking forward to the next challenge, taking up the role of Insight Director with WTW from January.'
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-edwards-b9b0114
Paul Fleming, Head of Marketing, Davy’s of London
Paul Fleming has joined Davy’s of London – the independent, fifth generation family wine merchants, with wine bars across London – as their new Head of Marketing. Paul’s new role follows two years as Managing Director at Pepper, and four years as Strategy Director at SALT. His consultancy experience, providing brand strategy and business development services to hospitality, wine and spirits businesses across Europe, makes him the ideal hire for Davy's of London. As one LinkedIn user commented, ‘Congratulations Paul! A match made in heaven…’
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fleming-9107581b
Lucy Hunt, Marketing Director, Rodenstock
Vision experts, Rodenstock, have appointed Lucy Hunt as their Marketing Director UK. This appointment follows Lucy’s role as Director of Product and Marketing at Millmead Optical Group and more than nine years at Luxottica, including the role: Brand and Marketing Director North Europe. Luxottica design, manufacture and distribute fashion, luxury, sports and performance eyewear. Lucy’s highly relevant experience and talent for accelerating growth for luxury and premium brands, across global markets, makes her the ideal hire for Rodenstock.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyhunt2022
Giles Sleeman, Director UX, Physical Product, Vista
Giles Sleeman has joined Vista - a Cimpress company, helping small business owners across the world design and market their business – as their Director UX, Physical Product. Giles joins Vista after five years at The Body Shop, where he held the role: Head of User Experience and Optimisation. He also spent two years at Ann Summers, as UX Design Lead & Optimisation Manager. Giles is a specialist of user experience, optimisation and personalisation with more than 10 years’ experience within retail. He is also a professional member of the Interactive Design Foundation.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giles-sleeman
Elaine Smith, Director of Digital Technology & Experience UK&I, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. – one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products – has appointed Elaine Smith as Director of Digital Technology & Experience UK&I. This follows four years as Head of Digital Product at The Dune Group and more than eight years at House of Fraser, including the roles: Head of Customer Initiative & Strategy and Head of Digital Product Management.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-smith-a933071b
Akhil Suchak, Marketing Director, Fearless
Akhil Suchak joins Fearless – the design, talent and community specialists – as their new Marketing Director. This follows four years of marketing consultancy with brands, including: Global Citizen and Kindred. Akhil previously held roles as Group Digital Director at The River Group, Director of Marketing & Digital at Novicell UK, and Marketing Consultant at Vodafone. In addition, Akhil was featured on The Drum’s Social Buzz Top 50 for two years running.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akhilsuchak
We wish these senior leaders the very best for the future. If you feel ready to move towards the next stage in your career, please get in touch or connect with us/send a message on LinkedIn.
Warmest regards,
the Suzie Walker Executive Search team
Suzie Walker Executive Search is a firm of specialist headhunters with an expert team recruiting interim and permanent senior leaders for marketing and digital roles in consumer-facing FTSE 350 and private equity-backed companies. Find out how we can support you by connecting with a Consultant below.
