The FMCG Guys

Sunil D'Souza, CEO of Tata Consumer Products and part of the renowned Tata Group, shares his insights into India's dynamic consumer goods market. He discusses Tata's strategic growth and commitment to sustainability through Project Aalingana. D'Souza emphasizes the challenges and transformations in the FMCG sector, particularly the vital role of digital innovation and e-commerce. He also reflects on leadership during the pandemic, highlighting the importance of adaptability and team support in navigating complex market landscapes.

Maria Gonidi, the People & Culture Europe Operations Vice President at The Coca-Cola Company, joins us from Athens to speak about her career in HR and what the present and future of People Operations look like in F500 companies.   Tune in to hear about: Maria’s career journey and what inspired her to build a career in HR The Pillars of HR: talent, connecting with the business, capabilities, culture & strategy What skills will future leaders need to have to be successful  The impact of tech on business Company culture & the future of work More: Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/  Audio Mixing by Rodrigo Chávez Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian

Christian Stammkoetter is Danone’s President AMEA (Asia Middle East Africa) and Member of the Executive Committee. He joins Efrain and Daniel to speak about how, in the course of his career, has worked on multi-billion mergers, moved geographies, led teams, grown as a leader and developed a reliable routine to manage frequent long-haul travel. Tune in to hear about: His career beginnings in FMCG and running a start-up Being Impact-driven and putting people at the heard of the business What’s important when integrating large businesses The new world of hybrid working and how to lead these organizations His current role leading a wide, diverse geography Creating Global Talent Pipelines   More: Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/  Audio Mixing by Rodrigo Chávez Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian

Francis Dufay, CEO of African eCommerce leader Jumia, joins us from his home base in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, to share how the company is navigating selling online in Africa. With the continent's population set to double in the next 30 years and a young, tech-savvy demographic, eCommerce has massive potential but challenges like low GDP per capita (~$2,000), political stability and logistics create unique hurdles (and opportunities!). In this episode, we discuss: Francis’ journey from McKinsey to leading Africa’s top online retailer The current state of eCommerce in Africa and where it’s heading The largest markets and fastest-growing regions What a typical African online shopping cart looks like How Retail Media and digital strategies are unlocking opportunities for FMCG brands Join us at Candid Commerce in London (Feb 12th): https://mediummarketing.co.uk/candid-commerce-london More: Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/  Audio Mixing by Rodrigo Chávez Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian

Join us at Candid Commerce in London (Feb 12th): https://mediummarketing.co.uk/candid-commerce-london Kerry Morrison heads up the Retail team in GS1 UK, the company that provides industry with the barcodes needed to trade. With 60,000 members in the UK across the top Retailers (Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, etc.) and global brands (Unilever, Mondelez, Nestle...), they were created for the industry by the industry to bring members togehter and address and solve problems in a collaborative and non-competitive space. Kerry joined the show to speak about the importance of barcodes and the new generation that's coming through: What is GS1 and its role in the industry Why are Barcodes important in trade and specifically in FMCG What the new generation of barcodes look like and what features they'll have How and when will brands transition  The role of Retail in this transfomation How it will affect consumers   More: Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/  Audio Mixing by Rodrigo Chávez Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian

Join us at Candid Commerce in London (Feb 12th): https://mediummarketing.co.uk/candid-commerce-london  Christian Raveaux heads up Retail Media at top German Grocer REWE. An increasingly influential and popular face in the Global Digital Commerce circuit, he visited the show to speak with Efrain and Daniel about how they are building a unique value proposition for Brands and their millions of Consumers in Germany and Central Europe. Tune in to hear about: Christian's career in Retail - which started when he was 17! The evolution of Retail Media  REWE's unique value proposition Germany's Grocery landscape Standardization ' will we get there? Recommendations on how FMCG can maximize Retail Media    More: Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/  Audio Mixing by Rodrigo Chávez Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian

Join us at Candid Commerce in London (Feb 12th): https://mediummarketing.co.uk/candid-commerce-london  The FMCG Guys are joined by David Cabero, Group Category Leader for Stationery and Executive Committee member at the iconic Bic. With an International background in Finance and General Management, he joins the show to speak about how his experiences have made him familiar with taking high-stakes decisions. Tune in to learn about: Career development across levels, countries and functions The impact of company culture Understanding manager and company expectations Keeping a brand relevant amidst an changing addressable market As a leader, being strategic and keeping a finger on the pulse High Stakes Decision Making: Politics, Emotions and Culture Emerging trends Find David's book here: https://www.amazon.es/Decidiendo-En-tiempos-paz-guerra/dp/8412132890  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

Our "State of Supply Chain" Series is back in 2025! The drumbeat of FMCG is as under pressure as ever before, in the middle of internal stuggles, unpredicatable industry dynamics and external volatility. To review the challenges and opportunities for operations leaders, in this episode we are joined by Alberto Lupano, SVP Group Supply Services Transformation & Operational Excellence at Reckitt and an old friend of the podcast, Federico Marchesi, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Haier Europe, who already joined us in 2021 and 2022. Topics covered: Pre and Post COVID Supply Chains The Current Status Supply Chain in the Executive Commitee: Hero or Villain How the big political changes in 2025 may affect global Supply Chains Digitalization Why is Supply Chain still not strategic in some businesses? What to expect in 2025 Review past "State of Supply Chain" Episodes:  2022: https://www.fmcgguys.com/the-state-of-supply-chain-in-2022/  2021: https://www.fmcgguys.com/the-state-of-supply-chain-in-2021-with-federico-marchesi-and-fabio-grazioli/  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  

This episode was recorded during P2PI and SMG’s Retail Media Summit UK 2024. In this conversation, Efrain sits with Adam Aldridge, Retail Performance Lead at Kimberly-Clark.  With him, we explore how the US-based paper product leader is approaching Retail Media and the Data they have unlocked to create a more meaningful connection with their consumers. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gyc6epNDC8   Topics Covered: The impact of Retail Media on an FMCG Company like KCC His view on the impact of Digital to better understand the consumer (given his background in Marketing) Partnerships with grocers Key bottlenecks he’s detecting 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

Welcome to The FMCG Guys’ first episode of 2025! In this episode, Christina and Daniel host Ben Reynolds, VP Business Development at Walkbase, the Analytics and AI division of STRATACACHE, the leading company in in-store Retail Media. And with him we explore the ins-and-outs of in-store Retail Media Analytics and Measurement.  Walkbase Website: https://www.walkbase.com/ STRATACACHE website: https://stratacache.com NRF Event: https://stratacache.com/en/retail_media_networks/ Episode about the 7 Deadly Sins: https://www.fmcgguys.com/chris-riegel/  Topics covered in this conversation: In-Store Measurement: how to measure the customer journey in a physical like on website Technologies and Platforms in the market that help Retailers and Brands Better understand what’s happening in-store Retail Media Standardization Efficiency of Media: how did content change behavior? How to navigate Privacy legislation, such as GDPR In-store physical and digital activations Differences between Europe and North America and what the future looks like 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