The FMCG Guys

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The leading Consumer Goods and Retail Podcast in Europe and Beyond. We speak with senior leaders and industry luminaries to go deep into some of the most significant burning topics in the industry, leadership experiences, careers and the stories in between.

  1. 304. Tijmen Willems and Alison Dunham from STRATACACHE: What's in Store in Dusseldorf, Creative, Brands, Digital Signage

    3D AGO

    304. Tijmen Willems and Alison Dunham from STRATACACHE: What's in Store in Dusseldorf, Creative, Brands, Digital Signage

    The highly anticipated "What's in Store for Retail Media Networks" is coming to Dusseldorf on February 23rd. Sign up here: https://stratacache.com/en/euroshop-whats-in-store-for-retail-media-networks/. In this episode, we welcome STRATACACHE's (the company behind the event) Tijmen Willems and Alison Dunham to speak about the main themes of the event, such as Creative, Measurement, the role of Brands as well as a general "State of the Nation" of In-Store Retail Media!  Tune in to hear about: Why the event is relevant for Brands, Retailers and Agencies The reality and potential of in-store Media How in-store measurement is a reality and its untapped potential Measurement and standardisation How programmatic meets in-store and what needs to be developed there A glimpse into the role of AI

    41 min
  2. 303. Sharon Gee, SVP Product, AI at Commerce: Visibility in Agentic, Brand Websites, Data + Commerce, Customers as a Channel

    6D AGO

    303. Sharon Gee, SVP Product, AI at Commerce: Visibility in Agentic, Brand Websites, Data + Commerce, Customers as a Channel

    Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puxn9ynnfMQ  Sharon Gee is the SVP Product, AI at Commerce, the umbrella company of BigCommerce, Feedonomics and Makeswift. Daniel joined her live at their stand at NRF (Retail's Big Show in NYC, January 2026) to discuss what brands have to think about data when presenting themselves to a world where agency is no longer a human exclusivity.  Tune in to hear about: - Commerce's rebrand and how they are combining a Data and Commerce  - The Shift to Data as a Storefront, Customers as the channel and Agents as customers  - Brand Websites: why they are more key and relevant than ever  - What brands can do today to be more visible in the likes of ChatGPT.  - And what influences that visibility   More  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/   Audio Mixing by Modest Ferrer Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The FMCG Guys (Dwyer Partners SL) or its partners. The FMCG Guys make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information discussed, and accept no responsibility for any decisions or outcomes based on this content. Listeners are encouraged to seek their own professional advice before acting on any of the topics covered.

    40 min
  3. 302. Marina Nesterenko, Global Category and Customer Marketing Director at LIPTON Teas and Infusions: Bold Moves, Corporate Mid-Life Crisis, Tea's Comeback, Paris' first Champagne Bar

    FEB 7

    302. Marina Nesterenko, Global Category and Customer Marketing Director at LIPTON Teas and Infusions: Bold Moves, Corporate Mid-Life Crisis, Tea's Comeback, Paris' first Champagne Bar

    Marina Nesterenko is the Global Category and Customer Marketing Director at LIPTON Teas and Infusions (Unilever spin-off). In this conversation, we speak about how she's re-imagining the tea category – where over 5 Billion cups are consumed a day globally! – to better connect with consumers, now that younger generations are not so keen on coffee. We also speak about her FMCG career beginnings, falling out of love with the corporate world and back again, entrepreneurship and more. Ah! And Marina is also the Founder of Bubble Bliss, a Champagne Bar in Paris that's just been nominated as one of the best in France only one year after opening: https://bubblebliss.bar/   Tune in to hear about: Marina's career beginnings in the far Russian East Cross-functional and geographical moves at Mars (including Royal Canin) Why growth and development and a common purpose and vision are key in employee engagement Mid-life corporate career crisis: executives in their 40s becoming estranged from their corporate employers How she's grown her career by making bold moves every 3-4 years Becoming an entrepreneur and a surprising corporate comeback! More  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/   Audio Mixing by Modest Ferrer Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The FMCG Guys (Dwyer Partners SL) or its partners. The FMCG Guys make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information discussed, and accept no responsibility for any decisions or outcomes based on this content. Listeners are encouraged to seek their own professional advice before acting on any of the topics covered.

    51 min
  4. 300. Uri Knorovich (CEO and Co-Founder at Nimble) and Julie Averill (Former CIO at lululemon): Real-Time Data Scraping with Agents, the Future of Organizations, Innovation, Gaps for AI

    JAN 31

    300. Uri Knorovich (CEO and Co-Founder at Nimble) and Julie Averill (Former CIO at lululemon): Real-Time Data Scraping with Agents, the Future of Organizations, Innovation, Gaps for AI

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U6qbdhxf1Fc   In this episode recorded live in New York City, we are joined by Julie Averill, former Chief Information Officer at lululemon and Uri Knorovich, co-Founder and CEO at Nimble. Together, we explore the impact that AI Agents are having beyond the buzz and the front-end shopping, like enabling real-time data collection. During the conversation, you'll hear more about the possibilities that this opens, but as well how senior executives are facing this novelty and how it's impacting organisations. Tune in to hear about: - Real-time Data scraping and its possibilities and treating it as something dynamic and not a fixed picture  - How innovation actually works in billion dollar compnaies  - Setting guardrails and governance when applying AI  - Reality check of Agentic shopping: what are companies lacking?

    55 min
  5. 299. James Hay (Barrows Connected Store) and Georgia Riley (John Lewis Partnership): Next-Gen Store Touchpoints (Live from John Lewis Bluewater Store)

    JAN 28

    299. James Hay (Barrows Connected Store) and Georgia Riley (John Lewis Partnership): Next-Gen Store Touchpoints (Live from John Lewis Bluewater Store)

    This podcast was filmed live from John Lewis' Partnership's Bluewater store in Dartford, Greater London. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/-9bCupRp5ao and behind the scenes here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT--fTpjcVM/?img_index=1&igsh=MWNwcmVyOHZrN2p2Zg==   We are joined by John Lewis' In-Store Retail Strategy & Development Manager Georgia Riley and Barrows Connected Store's CEO James Hay to speak about how they've partnered to create a next generation Store Experience with their digital touchpoints (formerly known as screens) and how that ultimately benefits brands, consumers and the Retailer.   Tune in to hear about:  John Lewis' heritage and their vision to have the store as a destination Barrows Connected Store's bet on digital touchpoints The story behind their partnership and hurdles they had to face How these touchpoint are integrated in customer journeys and brand campaigns embedded in Retail Media The future of digital touchpoints and potential forays in FMCG

    45 min
  6. 298. Gentiane Barret, Global Head of Media eCommerce and Content Live in Barcelona: An Industry Outside, In-housing, Bold Moves, Digital Shelf, Retail Media

    JAN 24

    298. Gentiane Barret, Global Head of Media eCommerce and Content Live in Barcelona: An Industry Outside, In-housing, Bold Moves, Digital Shelf, Retail Media

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V43RZy5M1Bw  Gentiane Barret is the Global Head of Media eCommerce and Content at Consumer Health Leader Opella (former Sanofi Consumer Healthcare). An unusual leader in our industry, having worked at the likes of Google and Bain & Company prior, she joins Daniel live from his Barcelona office to speak about her bold approach to building digital capabilities, Retail Media and much more.  Tune in to hear about: How her unorthodox background (within Consumer Goods) has shaped her "change agent" role Adapting to different company cultures and working styles (in Tech, Consulting and Big OTC) How she took the bold approach of in-housing Media Her point of view on eRetail Media and Digital Shelf More  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/   Audio Mixing by Modest Ferrer Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The FMCG Guys (Dwyer Partners SL) or its partners. The FMCG Guys make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information discussed, and accept no responsibility for any decisions or outcomes based on this content. Listeners are encouraged to seek their own professional advice before acting on any of the topics covered.

    58 min
  7. 297. Charles Waters, President International at Revlon Live in Barcelona: A Beauty Revival, Managing a Chapter 11, Entrepreneur to Corporate, Cultural Relevance

    JAN 21

    297. Charles Waters, President International at Revlon Live in Barcelona: A Beauty Revival, Managing a Chapter 11, Entrepreneur to Corporate, Cultural Relevance

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NZl3R8U19yM  Charles Waters the President of International at Beauty Icon Revlon. With an interesting personal story, having grown up in Barcelona with an English background (as the name indicates), we sit with him at their Barcelona office to speak about how he's built his career, stayed loyal and now is aiming for a big comeback after some troubled years that included filing Chapter 11. Tune in to hear about: How he started his career being an entrepreneur and then going corporate Growing through the ranks up to the C-Level through changing geographies and functions Revlon's revival and growth plans after going through Chapter 11 The beauty category and what makes Revlon special, namely its heritage and pioneering spirit Positioning their key brands into cultural relevance Talent acquisition with a Headquarter in Barcelona   More  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/   Audio Mixing by Modest Ferrer Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The FMCG Guys (Dwyer Partners SL) or its partners. The FMCG Guys make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information discussed, and accept no responsibility for any decisions or outcomes based on this content. Listeners are encouraged to seek their own professional advice before acting on any of the topics covered.

    46 min
  8. 296. Lavinia Capresi, Senior Marketing Director EMEA at Habsro: Play Communities, Selling to Kids and "Kidults", Toys after COVID, Board Games

    JAN 14

    296. Lavinia Capresi, Senior Marketing Director EMEA at Habsro: Play Communities, Selling to Kids and "Kidults", Toys after COVID, Board Games

    Lavinia Capresi is the Senior Marketing Director EMEA at Toys Leader Hasbro. Now looking after their Fashion and Preschool portfolio, she joins Christine and Daniel to share her journey at the company across local (Italy) and regional Marketing roles, her passion for board games, how communities are boosting the category, how they approach their consumers (kids and adults) and more. Tune in to hear about: -    Lavinia's Marketing Career -    Curiosities about the Toy category -    COVID's impact on toys and play in general -    How to cater to different audiences  -    How marketing has changed and balancing performance and brand building   More  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/   Audio Mixing by Modest Ferrer Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The FMCG Guys (Dwyer Partners SL) or its partners. The FMCG Guys make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information discussed, and accept no responsibility for any decisions or outcomes based on this content. Listeners are encouraged to seek their own professional advice before acting on any of the topics covered.

    41 min
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The leading Consumer Goods and Retail Podcast in Europe and Beyond. We speak with senior leaders and industry luminaries to go deep into some of the most significant burning topics in the industry, leadership experiences, careers and the stories in between.

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  • Creator
    Dwyer Partners
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    365
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    © Dwyer Partners SL
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