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I started my career inside global brands — building teams, entering markets, managing budgets, and making decisions with real commercial consequences. That foundation is what I bring to every engagement today.

I didn't arrive at strategy through research. I arrived through practice — and that distinction matters.

My work starts with a simple belief: clarity is the precondition for good decisions. Clarity of purpose, direction, and priorities. When an organisation achieves that, the right path becomes obvious rather than contested.

I am a Brand Strategist, Fractional CMO, Board Advisor, and Executive Coach with more than two decades of international experience across fashion, luxury, retail, consumer goods, marketplaces, and technology.

My career has spanned Europe and North America — leading marketing organisations, launching brands, entering new markets, and supporting periods of significant business growth.

I have held senior leadership roles with globally recognised brands including Oakley, The North Face, Canada Goose, GANT, and Geox. These experiences shaped a practical understanding of how brands create value, how organisations scale, and how leadership teams navigate complexity.

Today, I partner with founders, CEOs, leadership teams, and investors who are building the next phase of their business.

Some engagements focus on positioning and growth strategy. Others focus on market expansion, market entry planning, internal alignment, revenue growth, or executive decision-making.

Each project combines strategic thinking with operational reality. The goal is always the same: create the conditions for sustainable growth.

Every engagement follows the same five-stage arc — from understanding to outcome.

The common characteristic across every engagement is ambition paired with a desire to build lasting value.