Sylvain Flaction

Creative Marketer & Strategist I Working on billionaire brand and caring about creating sustainable value

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

About

A marketing professional with a strong track record of delivery results and effecting positive change in a variety of areas: Brand, Digital & Communication Marketing, Strategy and Innovation.

Experience

  • Cereal Partners Worldwide (Nestlé & General Mills) (14 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Global Brand Manager - KitKat & Lion
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

      - Lead marketing communication & strategy for both KitKat & Lion cereal brands globally

    • Global Waste Elimination Lead
      Aug 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      - Lead Waste Elimination projects with a focus on optimizing cost and improving operational efficiency - Finding innovative solutions to complex issues, with a successful cost-saving initiatives. - Committed to balancing financial success with a strong emphasis on sustainability and positive impact on the environment.

    • Global Marketing Sustainability Lead - Nestlé Cereals Portfolio
      Feb 2022 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr

      - Define global marketing sustainability strategy for Cereal Partners Worldwide - Lead & support global brand's execution of sustainability projects, to make a relevant and meaningful impact on people and planet

  • Music Producer & dj at Independant Music Artist
    Jan 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 7 mos

    - Performed at high-profile events such as Montreux Jazz Festival 2025, Caprices Festival, various clubs incl radio shows. - Produced remixes and original tracks supported by Spotify and available across all plateforms. - Collaborated with artists and event teams to design immersive music experiences.

  • Orange Communication SA (5 yrs 10 mos)
    • Brand Manager
      Dec 2007 - Jul 2012 · 4 yrs 8 mos

      - Revamped Orange’s highest performing offer: sales increased by 50% - Lead the strategic marketing partnership with Universal Music & roadmap of marketing events - Managed key stakeholders of the different platforms (Online & offline channels; incl. TV)

    • Digital Marketing Manager
      Oct 2006 - Nov 2007 · 1 yr 2 mos

      - Defined and lead the implementation of the new Orange online desktop & mobile strategy - Lead the governance which ensured the focus & alignment with company’s goals and vision - initiated the implementation of User Generated Content and social platforms

  • Business Developper at KESAKO - ETUCOM
    Oct 2004 - Sep 2006 · 2 yrs

    Responsible to develop new business around young/students Manage IT/web projects