Marie-Charlotte Lacan

Account Director

United Kingdom

About

Marketing specialist with extensive experience of multiple consumer segments including FMCG and luxury goods. Worked on both agency and client sides with a strong focus on strategy.

Experience

  • OLIVER Agency (Full-time · 4 yrs 10 mos)
    • Account Director
      Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Danone

    • Senior Account Manager
      Oct 2021 - Sep 2024 · 3 yrs

      The AA

  • Senior Account Manager at KHWS
    May 2021 - Oct 2021 · 6 mos

    Main client: ExxonMobil

  • Founder & Consultant at MMS (Macha Marketing Services)
    Jun 2017 - May 2021 · 4 yrs

    ‣ Supported SMEs in their business plans and / or marketing plans, providing growth opportunities when applicable. ‣ Developed social media channels developing targeted strategies and uploading relevant content. ‣ Companies include Perle de Lune (French London-based jewellery company), Homesite (Notting-Hill based Estate Agent) and The French Property Link (Estate Agent).

  • Global Account Manager, Europanel (Kantar & GfK) at Europanel
    Oct 2018 - Feb 2019 · 5 mos

    - Directed insight projects for The Coca-Cola Company, Nomad Foods, and Vileda - Delivered high impact, multi-country recommendations using tailored consumer panels

  • Leo Burnett (3 yrs 9 mos)
    • Senior Regional Account Executive
      May 2015 - Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      ‣ Supported the development of creative strategy, media planning and the execution of creative campaigns for Bel (a cheese multinational) across the following platforms: TV, digital, social, print and in-store. ‣ Successfully launched new SKUs for Bel across the Middle East with the support of fully integrated campaigns. ‣ Was significantly involved in the strategic development of the new global brand purpose for Bel’s leading product La Vache qui rit. Drove several related activities, including: - Revamped La Vache qui rit previously nonperforming website into a dynamic one. - Ensured the social content presented each month on La Vache qui rit was in line with the brands marketing and business objectives and took advantage of all social media platforms innovations throughout the year. This work was supported by monthly reports on market trends and media analytics. ‣ Consistently developed strong, mutually beneficial relationships with existing and new business partners, carefully adapting to evolving budgets and applying cost-effective management to deliver on growth goals.

    • Regional Account Executive
      Oct 2013 - Apr 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

      ‣ Led creative strategy and execution for Philip Morris’ retail support and consumer engagement purposes (in-store and digital). ‣ Successfully launched new SKUs for Marlboro, Merit, L&M, Parliament, and Next across North Africa and the Middle East (below-the-line marketing). ‣ Launched the Red Bull Yellow edition on digital and social in the Middle East. ‣ Performed ongoing competitor research to identify and capitalize on unmet market needs ahead of the curve. ‣ Participated to financial management: billing and reconciliation. ‣ Developed ideas that drive equity or volume, such as leading on submissions in the Leo Burnett Efficiency Committee which led to the client receiving an award at the Effie MENA Awards. ‣ Created and delivered business ‘pitches’ regularly.