The FMCG Guys
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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292. Meet the Hosts with Christine Nikolaou, Efrain Rosario and Daniel Torres
12/31/2025
292. Meet the Hosts with Christine Nikolaou, Efrain Rosario and Daniel Torres
In this special episode of The FMCG Guys, we are joined by… your favourite hosts: Efrain, Cristina and Daniel! Yes, tune in to get to know our respective festive traditions and, later, hear about some of their personal stories, anecdotes, quirky work habits and more. We wish you all a fantastic festive season and start to 2026! More Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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Kristof Neirynck, CMO at Avon: How to Reinvent a Heritage Brand (August 2023)
12/20/2025
Kristof Neirynck, CMO at Avon: How to Reinvent a Heritage Brand (August 2023)
is the CEO at Avon. He visited us back in August 2023 when he was CMO and General Manager Western Europe at Avon to share how he's transforming a brand with a huge legacy to make it succesful in the future. Tune in to learn about: Kristof's Career Path prior to joining Avon Transforming a company's cutlure Avon's B2B2C business model in the 21st century How Avon is getting ready to be succesful in the future Book Recommendation: Jim Collins - From Good to Great
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291. Andrew Lipsman, Retail Media Analyst, Live from RMSUK '25: In-Store, Untapped Opportunities, CMOs, US vs EU
12/17/2025
291. Andrew Lipsman, Retail Media Analyst, Live from RMSUK '25: In-Store, Untapped Opportunities, CMOs, US vs EU
Watch on YouTube: is one of the world’s most respected Retail Media’s Opinion Leaders. We sat with him at SMG and ADWEEK’s Retail Media Summit UK to speak about the latest trends, what Retailers are doing and, ultimately, how brands and CMOs may be underestimating this Media Channel’s true potential. Tune in to hear about: In-Store Retail Media Differences between the US and Europe Measurement, transparency and standardisation What FMCGs are (and are not) doing Check out Andrew's appearances on The CPG Guys here: More Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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290. Rob Edwards, Head of Media and Digital at Arla Foods UK: Retail Media, Quality Content, Brand Humour and An Outsider's Perspective
12/13/2025
290. Rob Edwards, Head of Media and Digital at Arla Foods UK: Retail Media, Quality Content, Brand Humour and An Outsider's Perspective
Watch on YouTube: is dairy leader Arla Foods’ Head of Media and Digital in the UK. He joins us live from SMG and ADWEEK’s Retail Media Summit UK 2025 to speak about his vision of what Media means to FMCGs today – especially as a rare outsider to the industry! Tune in to hear about: Why Retail Media is just “Media” Finding simplicity within a increasingly fragmented media ecosystem How partnerships could connect the omnichannel journey Brands: how they can find the right tone that resounds with consumers The importance creating quality content More Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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289. Nicco Gloazzo: Challenging the Career Norm, Disrupting Boring Categories, Retail Media, Real Digital Metrics
12/10/2025
289. Nicco Gloazzo: Challenging the Career Norm, Disrupting Boring Categories, Retail Media, Real Digital Metrics
is a Senior Director of Media and Omnichannel at Kettle & Fire, one of North America’s top broth brands. In this conversation, you’ll hear about how a career journey that started living in a house-boat in Amsterdam have driven him to lead up a Digital function and start his own Retail Media agency! Tune in to hear about: Challenging the traditional career path How Kettle & Fire disrupted the “boring” broth category The flywheel effect behind retail media growth Why “velocity” beats ROAS as a success metric The rise of retail media in grocery vs. other categories Building an agency “by operators, for operators” More Nicco's Agency QBR Media: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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288. Richard Bowden, Marketing and Digital Director at No7 by Boots: A Zigzag Career, Beauty, Premium Private Label, DTC in FMCG, Marketing at The Driving Seat
12/06/2025
288. Richard Bowden, Marketing and Digital Director at No7 by Boots: A Zigzag Career, Beauty, Premium Private Label, DTC in FMCG, Marketing at The Driving Seat
, Marketing & Digital Director at Boots No7 Beauty Company, joins Daniel to speak about his zigzag career from agencies and British Airways to William Grant & Sons, Unilever and now Boots – and what that journey has taught him about brand building, data, e-commerce and leadership. We also discuss how Boots built premium, “own” brands like No7, why marketing needs a proper seat at the boardroom table again, and how to balance long-term brand building with short-term commercial pressure. Key topics & takeaways Boots’ No7 Beauty Company model: building retailer-created brands as standalone, premium brands What British Airways, spirits and Unilever taught him about data, performance and global brand building Why marketing’s core job is to drive growth by being the “voice of the customer” in the boardroom How to make DTC and e-commerce viable in FMCG by treating them like real, lean businesses Using social and influencers to stay close to culture and younger generations in beauty Leadership lessons: psychological safety, clarity, curiosity – and the power of a strong personal network More Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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287. Sara Richter, CMO at SAP Emarsys: Loyalty has changed, Personalization, Trends, B2B is like B2C
12/03/2025
287. Sara Richter, CMO at SAP Emarsys: Loyalty has changed, Personalization, Trends, B2B is like B2C
, the Chief Marketing Officer at SAP Emarsys is a marketing leader with a deep view across customer engagement, data and loyalty. She joins Daniel to break down the findings of Emarsys’ Global Customer Loyalty Index (find it ) and explain how loyalty is shifting, why “true loyalty” is in decline, and what brands need to do to build meaningful, long-term connections to stay competitive. Why “loyalty isn’t what it used to be” The six loyalty types and the rise of trend loyalty Fresh data points shaping consumer behaviour Personalization, AI and omni-channel engagement How B2B buyers increasingly behave like consumers What FMCG brands must do to build and sustain loyalty More Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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The CPG Guys: A Culture of Innovation with PepsiCo's Mike Del Pozzo
11/29/2025
The CPG Guys: A Culture of Innovation with PepsiCo's Mike Del Pozzo
The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Mike Del Pozzo, President of North America Commercial & Customer at PepsiCo, food & beverage manufacturer of iconic brands like Pepsi, Frito Lay, Mtn Dew, Gatorade, Quaker Oats & Doritos. Find Mike on Linkedin at: Find PepsiCo on Linkedin at: Find PepsiCo online at: Here's what we asked Mike: PepsiCo recently announced *Pepsi Prebiotic Cola* — a major evolution of traditional cola. How do you see functional ingredients like prebiotics shaping the future of the carbonated soft drink category? 2. Gatorade is introducing *Gatorade Lower Sugar*. What role does reduced sugar innovation play in meeting evolving consumer expectations without compromising performance? 3. Starbucks Coffee & Protein is launching nationally through the PepsiCo partnership. How important are joint ventures like this in accelerating PepsiCo’s innovation agenda? 4. Pepsi is moving into premium *12oz glass bottles*. What does this say about the importance of packaging as an innovation driver, especially with younger consumers and how will this help in foodservice? 5. Lay’s is undergoing its biggest brand refresh in 100 years. How do visual identity and packaging innovation play into consumer trust and loyalty? 6. By the end of 2025, Lay’s and Tostitos will have no artificial colors or flavors. How big of a lift is this operationally, and how does PepsiCo define “clean label” innovation? 7. How is PepsiCo using *pepviz®* (data and insights) to connect innovation with retailer success and shopper behavior? 8. With e-commerce and omnichannel shopping accelerating, how does PepsiCo think about innovating “where” products show up, not just *what* they are? 9. Innovation often comes with risk. How do you personally create a culture within PepsiCo North America where teams feel empowered to test, fail, and scale new ideas? 10. If you fast-forward to 2030, what will PepsiCo North America’s innovation legacy look like under your leadership?
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286. Benjamin Lickfett, Global VP Breakthrough Innovation, Digital & Ventures at Diageo, Live from Retail Media Summit UK: Customer Journey, Personalization, Startups, External Innovation, Trends
11/26/2025
286. Benjamin Lickfett, Global VP Breakthrough Innovation, Digital & Ventures at Diageo, Live from Retail Media Summit UK: Customer Journey, Personalization, Startups, External Innovation, Trends
Watch on YouTube: is the Global VP Breakthrough Innovation, Digital & Ventures at spirits and beer leader Diageo (Guiness, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker…). In this conversation, recorded live at SMG and ADWEEK’s Retail Media Summit UK, you’ll hear about how rethinking consumer journeys, deploying AI-driven personalization, innovating beyond the bottle, bringing tech into heritage brands, and staying ahead in fast-changing spaces like travel retail, martech, and sustainability. Tune in to hear about: What “Breakthrough Innovation” means at Diageo and how Benni’s team operates beyond the bottle. Benni’s unconventional background and how his startup and consulting experience shaped his role today. How consumer behaviour and the traditional marketing funnel have evolved in recent years. Leveraging technology — martech, AI, data and personalization — to enhance the end-to-end consumer journey. How Diageo prioritizes innovation, balances build vs partner models, and stays ahead of emerging trends. More Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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285. The Hot Seat with Lisa Tan: Retail Media in Asia, Is Singapore Boring?, Adtech vs Retail
11/22/2025
285. The Hot Seat with Lisa Tan: Retail Media in Asia, Is Singapore Boring?, Adtech vs Retail
Watch on YouTube: The Hot Seat is this fun, fast and slightly chaotic collaboration of The FMCG Guys and The Women and Retail Media Collective. In this episode, Ana Lau and Daniel are joined by , a Retail Media Leader based in Singapore with experience in both Retail and Ad-Tech. The episode opens with rapid-fire personal questions to get to know Lisa before getting into uniquely Singaporean myths, retail market realities, and the quirks of working across tech and retail media. Lisa breaks down the structure of Singapore’s retail landscape, and why the country’s “boring but safe” reputation is actually a commercial advantage. Through games like This or That and True or False, she shares sharp takes on talent gaps, how retailers behave at the media table , the fragmented state of APAC retail media, and why many networks are still e-commerce operators trying to act like media companies. More Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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284. Bastien Parizot, SVP IT & Digital, Marketing & Transformation and CIDO Emerging Markets at Reckitt: AI, Sexy and Non-Sexy Digitalisation, Innovation Cutlure and an Unsual Career Journey
11/19/2025
284. Bastien Parizot, SVP IT & Digital, Marketing & Transformation and CIDO Emerging Markets at Reckitt: AI, Sexy and Non-Sexy Digitalisation, Innovation Cutlure and an Unsual Career Journey
is the SVP IT & Digital, Marketing & Transformation and CIDO Emerging Markets at Health & Hygiene leader Reckitt. A leader with who’s seen it all — having worked in start-ups, retail, sporting goods and even automotive, apart from FMCG — he joins Daniel to talk about how he’s keeping Reckitt up to date by betting on the right tech innovations. Tune in to hear about: The uniqueness of being an FMCG Executive with a background in Sporting Goods How he links digitalisation with business objectives Work around AI Building a tech stack that favours sustainability obectives People management and how culture influences innovation How he decides what Tech investments are worth it More Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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283. Aaron Gallagher, MD and Head of Sales at Head of Sales Kinective Media℠ by United Airlines: Trael Media Network, Behavioural Patterns, Business Travel, FMCG Opportunities, Aviation Geeking
11/15/2025
283. Aaron Gallagher, MD and Head of Sales at Head of Sales Kinective Media℠ by United Airlines: Trael Media Network, Behavioural Patterns, Business Travel, FMCG Opportunities, Aviation Geeking
Watch on YouTube: is the Managing Director and Head of Sales at Head of Sales Kinective Media℠ by United Airlines, the carrier’s very own Media Network. He joins Daniel live from SMG and ADWEEK’s Retail Media Summit UK 2025 to speak about the opportunities in this unique proposition. Tune in to hear about: The uniqueness of an airline media network and all the different touchpoints with passengers Consumers’ unique behavioral pattern when traveling How they can cater a unique value premium proposition to Polaris (business) flyers Opportunities for FMCG brands And, of course, some good old aviation geeking! More Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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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
11/12/2025
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
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: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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
11/08/2025
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: 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: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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
11/05/2025
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
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: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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
11/01/2025
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 , 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: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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
10/29/2025
278. Alejandra Restrepo, Head of Mercado Ads (Mercado Libre) Mexico: From Retail to Media
Watch on YouTube: 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 , 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: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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277. The Hot Seat with Morgan Chapman (Fluent)
10/25/2025
277. The Hot Seat with Morgan Chapman (Fluent)
Watch on YouTube: The Hot Seat is our collaboration with The Women in Retail Media Collective. In Every episode, one of their co-Founders, Ana Laura Zain and Emma Helsloot, team up with Daniel to have a conversation with a relevant person in Retail Media that breaks cliches, boring panels and gets very personal. In this episode, we are joined by Fluent’s Strategic Partnerships Leader Morgan Chapman, who loves to compete against herself when getting on planes. Ana Lau and Daniel won’t leave a page unturned in order for you to get to know Morgan very, very well. More Women in Retail Media Collective: The FMCG Guys: 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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276. Helen Tomlinson, Managing Director Spain at Kenvue: Challenging the Glass Ceiling
10/22/2025
276. Helen Tomlinson, Managing Director Spain at Kenvue: Challenging the Glass Ceiling
is Kenvue’s recently appointed Managing Director of Spain. She joins Christine and Daniel to speak about how she’s developed her career across functions and countries to become one of, unfortunately still few, female General Managers in our industry. In this conversation you’ll hear some examples of how some specific situations like “putting a hand up” can help advance, nuances we may not be aware of, the importance of mentors, allyship and much more. Topics covered include: The structural issue of lack of female leaders Ways of being and showing up without having to adapt to the dominant gender How companies can build stronger talent pipelines and adapt to career blockers like motherhood Helen’s adaptation to new countries like Spain and Romania coming from the UK Finding the right mentors at the right time More Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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275. Rick Swinkels, CEO at TCC Global: Delighting Consumers & Building Loyalty
10/18/2025
275. Rick Swinkels, CEO at TCC Global: Delighting Consumers & Building Loyalty
A year later, we are back with a special CPG Guys × FMCG Guys crossover with , CEO of TCC Global, during Groceryshop in Las Vegas. You can also watch the episode here: This time, we focus on why loyalty is the real growth lever in grocery right now. We dig into shopper “promiscuity” under value pressure, the surge of private label, how misused promos and siloed RMNs erode trust, and why paid memberships and smart, human-centred personalization are setting the next rules. Rick also shares how TCC’s physical-reward programs and new social “Loyalty Quest” turn everyday shoppers into loyalty activists—and deliver measurable, total-store lift. Tune in to hear about: Shoppers & value: tighter wallets, more store-hopping, bigger price delta vs. brands → private label wins; promos often train disloyalty. Loyalty > RMN: retail media must serve the experience; when RMN teams are siloed, messaging conflicts and trust suffers. Paid memberships: the next loyalty model—bundled value (delivery, exclusives, services) that changes behavior and economics. AI with a human core: backend gains + real personalization, but in-store experience, staff, and brand mission still do the heavy lifting. TCC playbook: physical rewards to shape behaviour (3–5% total-store uplift) and “Loyalty Quest” to reward shareable shopper moments. More Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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274. Selim Tansug, COO at The Quality Group: Resilient & Customer Centric-Operations
10/15/2025
274. Selim Tansug, COO at The Quality Group: Resilient & Customer Centric-Operations
Today’s guest is , COO at The Quality Group, a leader in the Sports Nutrition and Functional space with brands like ESN and More Nutrition. With 20 years in supply chain and an 18-year career at Unilever, he shares his perspective on how the industry has evolved from global optimization to resilience and agility amid today’s volatility. From managing operations in Turkey, Vietnam, and Europe to leading the growth of a D2C sports nutrition business, Selim reflects on balancing speed, innovation, and technology while maintaining culture and a consumer focus. Tune in to hear about: How supply chains are shifting from efficiency to resilience and agility. The role of innovation and digitalization in complex operations. Strategies for leading teams and managing rapid growth. Balancing short-term performance with long-term transformation. Challenges of demand planning in e-commerce and influencer-driven models. More Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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273. The Hot Seat with Jemma Haley (The John Lewis Partnership)
10/11/2025
273. The Hot Seat with Jemma Haley (The John Lewis Partnership)
Watch on YouTube: In this episode of The Hot Seat, we are joined by from The John Lewis Partnership, who dives into her world of retail media strategy, sharing the highs, lows, and quirky bits of her day-to-day. Get to know her through rapid-fire personal questions, ping pong beer brands, “Would You Rather?” dilemmas, and the classic “Two Truths and a Lie”, where she shared her background dancing in a Status Quo video that might just go viral now. We know how to have fun but also when to keep it serious. Find out what she thinks about today’s hot topics: tech solutions vs. agencies, in-store vs. online shopping, and bold predictions for the next year. Oh, and did we mention the epic boat ride networking event? Lots of laughs, a little chaos, and memories made. It’s fun, fast, and full of personality. Definitely not your usual retail media podcast. More Women in Retail Media Collective: The FMCG Guys:
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Important: Candid Commerce Amsterdam Nov 5th and Other Updates!
10/08/2025
Important: Candid Commerce Amsterdam Nov 5th and Other Updates!
Sign up for Candid Commerce Amsterdam (Nov 5th at Capital C): See last year's event: Candid Commerce London: The Hot Seat:
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272. Sorin Patilinet from Pepsico: Effective Marketing
10/04/2025
272. Sorin Patilinet from Pepsico: Effective Marketing
In today’s episode we are joined by from Pepsico. Growing up in Romania without access to global brands sparked his fascination with advertising and shaped his perspective on how marketing drives connection and influence. He joins Daniel to speak about his recent book . Tune in to hear about: How Marketing blends creativity and analytical htinking The principles of marketing effectiveness and why it must be defined beyond ROI. The importance of integrating data and strategy to drive sustainable brand growth. How to balance global consistency with local market nuance. The role of AI in reshaping both work processes and consumer engagement. How effectiveness requires combining analytical rigor with creative judgment. Why diverse professional experiences build stronger marketers than linear career More Find the book on Amazon Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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271. Pavi Gupta, VP Insights & Analytics at Chobani: Data that Matters
10/01/2025
271. Pavi Gupta, VP Insights & Analytics at Chobani: Data that Matters
In today’s episode we are joined by , Insights and Analytics VP at Chobani, with nearly three decades of experience across global FMCGs. Over his career, he has witnessed and shaped how new technologies transform the way organizations generate and apply insights. He joins the show to discuss how curiosity, empathy, and change management remain at the core of the function, and why elevating the role of insights is more critical than ever. Tune in to hear about: How AI and automation free teams from grunt work to focus on creativity and empathy. Shifting mindsets: seeing AI as augmentation rather than replacement. Managing both passive and active resistance to change. Why curiosity and the art of asking the right questions remain the human superpower. Lessons from technologies ahead of their time, like electric cars in the 1890s and early social listening projects. More: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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270. The Hot Seat with the Women in Retail Media Collective
09/27/2025
270. The Hot Seat with the Women in Retail Media Collective
The Hot Seat is a special episode series of The FMCG Guys in collaboration with the . You can also watch on YouTube here: In every episode (cadence TBD!), we will be unveiling the most personal and fun side of different Retail Media Personalities. Expect Quick-fire games, bold opinions, and zero buzzwords. This section will be hosted by the co-Founders of the collective and and our very own Daniel Torres.
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269. Axel Adida, Chief Digital Officer at Beiersdorf: The Zeitgeist
09/24/2025
269. Axel Adida, Chief Digital Officer at Beiersdorf: The Zeitgeist
, Chief Digital Officer at Beiersdorf—the German company behind iconic personal care brands like Nivea and Eucerin and Ultra-Premium Beauty La Prairie —joins Christina and Daniel to explore how his passion for pop culture and the “Zeitgeist” (the spirit of the times) shapes his approach to connecting heritage brands with today’s trends. Tune in to hear about: How skincare education has evolved from beach balls and TV ads to TikTok and AI-powered routines Social Media as a (suprisingly?) much more candid form of content and brand exposure The role of influencers, creators, and UGC in driving authentic consumer engagement What Pop Culture means and why it matters for FMCG brands The shift from “brand says” to “people say” in consumer communications How Beiersdorf balances nostalgia, inclusivity, and innovation across its brand portfolio Why AI and generative search will be game-changers for brand visibility and consumer decision-making Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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268. Roger Dunn, Global Media Lead, Retail & Performance at Diageo: A Voice from the Brand
09/20/2025
268. Roger Dunn, Global Media Lead, Retail & Performance at Diageo: A Voice from the Brand
For many people in our industry, our guest doesn't need any introduction. has become one FMCG and Retail's Top Voices through his content and thought leadership in Retail Media. What maybe some people don't know is that Roger also serves in a global role at the world's largest liquor company: Diageo. In this episode, we speak not only about the latest in Retail Media but we specifically focus on what's in it for the Brands and Consumers. Tune in to hear about: How Roger became a Linkedn Top Voice The Retail Media boom and why brand have bought into it Why Amazon's still ahead of the game One-size-fits-all versus composable How Retail Media can - or not - benefit consumers Subscribe to Roger's newsletter: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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267. Stefano Volpetti, President of Smoke-Free Products and Chief Consumer Officer at Philip Morris International: Reiventing a Category
09/17/2025
267. Stefano Volpetti, President of Smoke-Free Products and Chief Consumer Officer at Philip Morris International: Reiventing a Category
is the President of Smoke-Free Products and Chief Consumer Officer at Philip Morris International. With a background in Consumer Goods at P&G, he joined the legacy tobacco business to lead it into a new era: smoke-free. In this episode, we explore what motivated his move to a controversial industry—challenging his own pre-conceived ideas—and how he’s reinventing the category through product innovation, consumer understanding, and innovative marketing and route-to-market. Tune in to hear about: Stefano’s career journey from Procter & Gamble to Philip Morris in a variety of functions and roles Their flagship product IQOS, and how it’s become a multi-billion dollar brand Shifting from B2B to a consumer-centric B2C How experiential marketing is key to consumer adoption The importance of courage, purpose and continuous improvement Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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266. Constantin Fink, Chief Commercial Officer International at Tchibo: The Path Towards Top-Line Growth
09/13/2025
266. Constantin Fink, Chief Commercial Officer International at Tchibo: The Path Towards Top-Line Growth
Our guest is , a Commercial and Growth Leader that’s worked globally in FMCG, Consulting, Private Label, Foodservice and currently serves as Tchibo’s Chief Commercial Officer, International. His common career thread has been how to deliver an improved top line to the businesses he’s managed, so in this episode we focus on how he’s mastered the art, science and process of sales across cultures, industries and contexts. Tune in to hear about: His career foundation at L’Oréal and the importance of going international The thinking behind his cross-industry moves Managing price adjustments How execution and operationally excellent can make a difference Brand differentiation versus private label Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on LinkedIn: 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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