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• 282. Tara Loftis, Global President, Dermatological Skincare at Galderma (Cetaphil, Defferin, Alastin and Benzac): Dermatological Science, Cultural Relevance, Viral Bets, Rihanna on the Burj Khalifa, Soul & Gut in Leadership

  Tara Loftis is the Global President, Dermatological Skincare at Galderma. Globally representing brands like Cetaphil, Defferin, Alastin and Benzac, she's a leader that balances soul, gut feeling and scientific rigour. Always keeping her ears tuned to what's happening in culture, she speaks about how she's been able to create "viral bets" that resonate with the zeitgeist and the contemporary consumer. Tune into this conversation to hear about: Tara's role leading Galderma's global Dermatological Skincare franchise, including Cetaphil, Alastin, Benzac and Differin Galderma's dermatology-first footprint, scientific heritage and what differentiates its brands How she brings cultural relevance to Galderma, including Cetaphil's viral Super Bowl moment The career experiences that shaped her leadership approach at Galderma Her views on brand building vs. performance — and the one question she always asks when hiring 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.

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• 281. Lucia Mastromauro, Global VP of Advertising at Deliveroo Live from Retail Media Summit UK 2025: Media Transfromation, Modern CMOs, Unifying and Platforms

  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gztCQqP5KZY Lucia Mastromauro is Deliveroo's VP of Advertising. We sit down with her at SMG and Adweek's Retail Media Summit UK 2025 to speak about how the delivery player is continuously upgrading their offering to brands across their different channels, from Restaurants to High Street. Tune in to hear about: Lucia's career at the likes of eBay, Google and WPP Her take on Retail Media and how unifying different platforms could really make it flourish The convergence of Brand Building and commerce and what that means for brand CMOs Why modern marketers need to embrace tech and data 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.  

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• 280. Hanneke Faber, Chief Executive Officer at Logitech: Competitive Diving, Bold Career Moves, Doing Well by Doing Good and the Future of Hardware in AI

  Hanneke Faber is the Chief Executive Officer at Consumer Electronics Leader Logitech. One of the top voices in our industry, with a background at flagship companies like Procter & Gamble, Ahold and Unilever, she joins Christina and Daniel to speak about her upbringing, key decisions and how she's approaching the future at the US and Swiss-based company.   Tune in to hear about: How being a youth champion diver brought Hanneke to do her bachelors in the USA Her 20-year stint at P&G, experience in Retail at Ahold, Unilever and why she decided to take the moves Logitech's balance: offense, innovation and financial and operational rigour Hanneke's leadership philosophy: doing good by doing well The company's growth areas in China, innovation, AI, gaming and more! 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.  

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• 279. Petr Lizner, Head of Strategy at Rohlik Group: Premium Online Grocery in Central Europe

  In this episode recorded live at Groceryshop Las Vegas, we sit down with Peter Lizner, Head of Strategy at Rohlik Group, one of Europe's most advanced online grocery companies. We explore how the Czech-founded business has grown into a €1.1 billion player across Europe through a unique approach to local sourcing, customer service, and technology is setting a new standard for convenience and quality.  We discuss: Petr's career journey from Consulting to Retail Rohlík Group's rapid expansion across Central and Western Europe How local brands like Kifli and Knuspr build community trust and differentiation The company's focus on customer experience and 15-minute delivery slots The decision to launch Valoc.com and license its end-to-end grocery tech Why Czechia leads Europe in online grocery penetration The evolution of Rohlík's retail media strategy, from endemic to non-endemic advertisers More  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/   Audio Mixing by Rodrigo Chávez 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.

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• 278. Alejandra Restrepo, Head of Mercado Ads (Mercado Libre) Mexico: From Retail to Media

  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mhJh7MuMaD8 Mercado Libre is Latin America's eCommerce leader. In this episode of The FMCG Guys, Daniel sits down at Mercado Libre's Mexico City  Office with Alejandra Restrepo, Director of Mercado Ads (The Retailer's Media Division) Mexico. Together, they dive into how Latin America's largest e-commerce platform is rapidly evolving into a full-scale media ecosystem — connecting commerce, fintech, and entertainment across the region. Alejandra shares her career journey from 13 years at McKinsey to leading the growth of Mercado Libre's advertising arm, which has grown to be one of Latin America's top three media players. The conversation explores: How Mercado Libre is shaping Retail Media 2.0, combining first-party data, AI, and omnichannel capabilities. The rise of off-platform partnerships with Google, Roku, Disney+, and HBO Max. Why Mexico has become a regional leader in retail media innovation. How AI is transforming creativity and campaign speed for brands in Latin America. Leadership lessons from scaling teams and nurturing talent in a fast-moving organization. Why Latin America is one of the most dynamic regions for consumer brands to invest and grow.   More  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/   Audio Mixing by Rodrigo Chávez 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.

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