Guido Sapienza

Senior Global Category Strategy Manager

Germany

About

Purpose-driven and results-oriented marketer with over 10 years of experience, passionate about creating meaningful impact on people, brands, and the environment through innovative and creative strategies. Proven track record in leading complex projects and shaping strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams across global, regional, and local markets. A travel enthusiast, outdoor lover, music aficionado, and adventure seeker, guided by a relentless curiosity and a drive for continuous growth.

Experience

  • Henkel (Full-time · 1 yr 1 mo)
    • Senior Global Category Strategy Manager
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    • Senior International Marketing Manager
      Jun 2025 - Oct 2025 · 5 mos

  • Innovation Commercialisation Manager Northern Europe at Diageo
    Nov 2024 - Jun 2025 · 8 mos

  • Regional (EU) Innovation Manager Plant-Based at Nestlé
    Feb 2021 - Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Global Marketing Manager Key Local Brands at Nestlé Waters
    Feb 2020 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Gruppo Sanpellegrino - The Future We Share (7 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior brand manager
      Apr 2016 - Feb 2020 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Strategic Activities: • P&L management • Factories Masterplan management • Long/short term activities planning • International Business Unit coordination activities • Innovation strategies and new products launches • ATL/BTL communication strategy Special Projects: • New plant launch– Start up new factory in Italy as Project Manager. 2016 • Communication plan- New communication plan definitivion 2016-2017 • Innovation plan-Launch of new kids product. 2016. New product launch on going. 2017

    • Junior Brand Manager
      Feb 2013 - Apr 2016 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Strategic Activities: • Budget management • Quantitative and qualitative data analysis • Innovation pipeline management • Digital project definition • Instore activities organization Operative activites: • Sell in/sell out data analysis • Innovation performance analysis • Events management • ATL/BTL communication activities Special Projects: • Innovation: Brand relaunch in 2016 • Innovation: Launch of new format and taste of Sparkling Fruit Beverages in 2013 and in 2014 • Graphic Restyle – Total range packaging restyle in 2015 and 2016