Mariana Ponce

Brand Manager , Private Sector

Geneva, France

Professional multilingual (english, french, spanish, italian) with strong set of people skills and experiences in various multinational consumer goods/services companies; with proven record of handling global portfolio projects from their creation to in-market selling. Business oriented, with a can-do and team attitude in multicultural and multifunctional environments.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy, Political
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
  • Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
Professional Experience:

March 2011- Present (Switzerland)
Procter & Gamble: Prestige Global Headquarters Luxury goods Brand Manager
Business unit of high end luxury beauty goods (fragrances, makeup and skin care).Responsible for providing consumer and customer insights development and strategic recommendations covering 13+ brand of about 2$Bn revenue.

Jan 2008- June 2009 (France)
APRIL: Global health insurance portfolio manager.
Worldwide multi-specialist insurance company. Managedan international portfolio of individuals(80%) and organizations (20%).

June 2006- Dec 2007 (France)
MSH INTL: Global health insurance portfolio manager:
Premium world leader in design and management of international healthcare solutions. Managed portfolio of Fortune 500 companies: including Lafarge and Danone.

Feb - July 2005 (Mexique)
AUTOMOTRIZ Y AGRICOLA: Junior International Customer Relations manager
Northamerican company manufacturer and distributor of automotive and industrial engine parts.

Jun - Aug 2004 (Mexique)
SANRIO Inc.: Junior Marketing manager
Worldwide Japanese company producing stationery supplies, gifts and accessories (main brand: Hello Kitty).

Education:

2014 London School of Economics Executive course:
- Macroeconomic Challenges of Global Imbalances
- Beyond Rationality: Behavioral Economics and the Modern Economy

2014 Civilizzazione e Cultura Italiana, Università Sapienza di Roma

2009-2011 Executive MBA, ESC Lille
Project Management Master, ESC Lille

2009 Communication in Business, HARVARD University

2002-2004 Civilisation Française, Sorbonne Paris IV
Français des Affaires, Chambre de Commerce de Paris

1998-2002 Business Administration,
Quality Systems and Human Resources Double theses, Universidad de San Luis

Affiliations and Achievements:

Project manager certificates:

Six Sigma Yellow and Green belts
PRINCE2–UK Projects in Controlled Environments-
P2M– Japan Project and Program Management for Enterprise Innovation-
CCT– US AACE Certified Cost Technician-

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

5-10 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German

Nationality:

France

LinkedIn Profile:

linkedin.com/MarianaPonce