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Iryna Raietska

Iryna Raietska

Vevey

Summary

Experienced brand builder and innovation developer with a passion for consumer insights and trends. Looking to expand marketing expertise on a larger scale in diverse geographies and categories. Over 15 years of dynamic marketing experience in the FMCG sector in the EU region, including leading the super-premium Purina ONE brand. Proven track record in developing long-term and short-term brand strategies through brand performance analysis, consumer insights, emerging trends, and competitive landscape assessments. Skilled in portfolio strategy, innovation pipeline development, and project management. Strong leadership abilities in managing multicultural teams and collaborating with international teams. Results-oriented professional dedicated to driving brand success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Senior Brand Manager NESQUIK

NESTLE HEADQUARTERS, Switzerland (Nutrition Zone EUROPE)
02.2025 - Current
  • Implement the transformation strategy for the brand by reshaping the portfolio to leverage consumer trends and opportunities, converting offerings into healthier solutions, and targeting new audiences and consumption moments.
  • Oversee the full marketing cycle, including innovation management, packaging design development, and communication strategies, while managing the European zone to inspire markets in executing the new strategy.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize recipes for improved profitability and streamline the core portfolio to simplify operations.

Regional Senior Brand Manager PURINA ONE

NESTLE HEADQUARTERS, Switzerland (PURINA Zone Europe)
06.2019 - 02.2025
  • Develop a comprehensive long-term and short-term brand strategy for Purina ONE in Europe by aligning the brand vision with consumer insights and sustainability initiatives, optimizing the product portfolio and innovation pipeline through cross-functional collaboration, conducting continuous market analysis, enhancing communication and packaging design.

Group Brand Manager (Business Leadership Team)

NESTLE
02.2016 - 05.2019
  • Reporting directly to Purina BEO, managing team of 4 people. Full omnichannel brands portfolio management
  • Develop a comprehensive short-term and long-term strategy for the Purina omnichannel portfolio (Felix, Gourmet, Purina ONE, Friskies
  • Launch successful innovations like Felix, Gourmet, Purina ONE cat line extensions, Purina ONE dog
  • Creating targeted communication strategies
  • Exploring new sales channels, implementing a robust pricing and trade marketing strategy
  • Effectively managing P&L and budget to drive growth and profitability
  • Enhancing corporate social responsibility to build brand trust

Brand Manager

DANONE
11.2011 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for 2 brands – Danone Core and fresh dairy baby brand Tyoma
  • Build and develop a new chilled baby food category in the market by leveraging consumer insights
  • Establishing a strong brand and strategic portfolio vision with innovative launches
  • Executing a comprehensive marketing mix including TV campaigns, media planning, trade marketing, digital initiatives, and collaborations with medical organizations
  • Managing brand profitability and budgets.

Brand Manager

NEMIROFF (Spirit brand #1 in UA)
08.2009 - 10.2011

Develop and execute comprehensive brand plans, oversee the launch of innovative products, coordinate consumer insights studies, manage and control the marketing budget, conduct thorough brand P&L analysis, and engage with external partners, including creative agencies, BTL agencies, research agencies, and co-promotion partners, to drive brand success.

Market Research Analyst

NESTLE
06.2007 - 07.2009
  • Coordinate the full cycle of consumer studies, including link tests, product tests, and home visits, while providing partial oversight for select 60/40+ projects under the direction of the 60/40+ Manager and assisting with qualitative projects under the supervision of the Market Research Manager.
  • Specialize in leveraging resources such as Euromonitor, GNPD, and Mintel to support business units in data interpretation and application, and prepare concise analytical presentations as requested by management, ensuring regular monitoring and updates to maintain project alignment and effectiveness.

Project Manager

KANTAR RESEARCH
06.2005 - 05.2007

Oversee and execute the complete cycle of qualitative and quantitative consumer insight studies for leading international corporations, including Nestlé, Samsung, and Coca-Cola, ensuring the provision of actionable insights that inform and enhance strategic decision-making.

Education

Professional Diploma - Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing London
06.2010

MS degree - Sociology

Kyiv National University
06.2005

Skills

  • English (fluent)

  • Ukr&Rus (native)

  • French (upper intermediate)

Accomplishments

  • Implement a comprehensive transformational strategy for the Nesquik brand by launching ready-to-drink products and preparing healthier powder solutions, while developing a diverse range of product propositions targeted at teens and optimizing core recipes to enhance growth and profitability.
  • Achieve a remarkable +33% growth for Purina ONE cat in the EU region in 2023 compared to 2019, securing a record market share of 30.6% in the total dry cat category through a strategic in-house cat strengthening scientific positioning and pioneering new microbiome territory, supported by innovative communication and design, as well as the introduction of recyclable packaging made from recycled plastic.
  • Commit to launching one innovation annually to deliver incremental value and reinforce the brand’s market position, while executing the first carbon reduction initiatives in Purina’s global operations.
  • Successfully double Purina’s business in Ukraine over three years, transforming it into a profitable Nestlé operation and achieving a leading market position.
  • Drive a +30% growth in volume for Danone’s core brands from October 2014 to March 2015 compared to the previous period, elevating the brand from 7th to 4th position in the portfolio through strategic new product launches, equity enhancement, effective portfolio management, optimized distribution, and pricing strategies.
  • For the chilled baby dairy brand Tyoma, reinforce market leadership by developing and implementing a robust brand positioning strategy, enhancing digital and CRM platforms, redesigning packaging, introducing new product development, and stabilizing market share following the entry of two strong competitors.

Timeline

Regional Senior Brand Manager NESQUIK

NESTLE HEADQUARTERS, Switzerland (Nutrition Zone EUROPE)
02.2025 - Current

Regional Senior Brand Manager PURINA ONE

NESTLE HEADQUARTERS, Switzerland (PURINA Zone Europe)
06.2019 - 02.2025

Group Brand Manager (Business Leadership Team)

NESTLE
02.2016 - 05.2019

Brand Manager

DANONE
11.2011 - 01.2016

Brand Manager

NEMIROFF (Spirit brand #1 in UA)
08.2009 - 10.2011

Market Research Analyst

NESTLE
06.2007 - 07.2009

Project Manager

KANTAR RESEARCH
06.2005 - 05.2007

Professional Diploma - Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing London

MS degree - Sociology

Kyiv National University
Iryna Raietska