Lina Nawas, Global Marketing Director

Lina Nawas

Global Marketing Director

PepsiCo

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
Experience
17 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 8 Months

Global Marketing Director at PepsiCo
  • United States - Illinois
  • October 2016 to July 2019

Responsible for leading the strategy and operating plan for Gatorade Globally focusing on
key regions such as APAC, LATAM, MENA and ESSA that includes Consumer
Engagement, GTM Strategy, Innovation, Sports Marketing, and Formative Experiences
• Developed a new 2019 planning process and Gatorade communication strategy that resulted
in stronger collaboration Globally and increased content being developed within the same
A&M budget
• Supported the Eastern Europe team to re-launch Gatorade in Czech Republic resulting in
year on year growth of 70%
• Developed the Global Football Sports Marketing Strategy identifying key athletes, clubs
and leagues to partner with resulting in additional assets signed and more streamlined
efforts across the regions resulting in millions in savings
• Led the development of the first ever Global Gatorade football campaign that launched
across over 40 markets and included top talent such as Messi, Suarez and Gabriel Jesus.
This included TVCs, digital content, social media content, PR, retail and on-pack designs.

Senior Marketing Manager at PepsiCo International - United Arab Emirates
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2015 to September 2016

Responsible for leading the Potato Chips segment across Middle East and North Africa

Regional Marketing Manager at PepsiCo International - United Arab Emirates
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2011 to July 2015

Responsible for and achieved double digit growth of our non-carbonated portfolio:
Gatorade, Aquafina,

Regional Category Manager at Arla Foods
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 2009 to January 2011

Developed the annual marketing plan and set KPI’s according to regional/global targets for
the Cheese category across Middle East and Africa
• Delivered growth opportunities for the brands through new product development and
market research to expand certain categories resulting in +6% share
• Led the development of the regional media strategy for the brands and created and
implemented the regional trade-marketing strategy resulting in savings of over $1MM
• Initiated and successfully implemented a brand re-design project across all categories and
all markets by working closely with remote agencies and our regional headquarters team
that helped improve KPI metrics

Brand Manager at Mars Inc.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2006 to November 2008

Achieved double digit growth for multi-million dollar brands and set the strategy for the
Premium Bite size segment
• Generated and delivered the yearly activity plan and achieved NS growth targets along with
increasing the market share of the Premium Bite size segment
• Achieved record market share for Galaxy Jewels during the Ramadan season by developing
and launching one of the most successful seasonal ranges
• Initiated and analysed extensive market research on general consumer trends and product
quality, allowing improved strategic planning and evaluation

Marketing Coordinator at Mars
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2004 to January 2006

Looked after multiple brands such as Bounty, Maltesers and

Financial planning at Mars Inc.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2001 to January 2004

Provided financial analysis and P&L summary for business activity review process to
support marketing activities
• Provided brand profitability analysis on a periodic basis highlighting variances vs. plan
• Managed A&P spend - improved tracking and budgetary control process
• Streamlined pricing data of all markets between excel and

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
  • at Imperial College
  • June 2001

Honors 2:1

High school or equivalent, high school
  • at The International School of Choueifat
  • June 1998

A Student

Specialties & Skills

Consumer Brands
Global Strategy
Leadership
Content Development
Marketing
MARKETING
MARKET PLANNING
MARKET RESEARCH
STRATEGIC
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
FUNCTIONAL
MICROSOFT EXCEL
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
PRICING
QUALITY

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Beginner