Polina Kosareva

Marketing @ Lindt & Sprüngli

Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About

Dynamic and adaptable marketing professional with a passion for driving brand growth across international markets. Currently supporting marketing initiatives within the International Distributors team, I contribute to artwork management, new product launches, and creative design projects spanning toolkit development, display and POS creation, and portfolio complexity management. With experience in project management, campaign coordination, and social media strategy, I thrive in fast-paced, global environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful marketing solutions. Known for my strategic mindset, creativity, and attention to detail, I am committed to crafting engaging brand experiences that resonate across diverse audiences.

Experience

  • Marketing & Project Coordinator - International Distributors (DIS) at Lindt & Sprüngli
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    As part of the International Distributors team, I support marketing initiatives across four diverse regions: Greater Europe, APAC, MEIA, and LATAM. My role involves contributing to the growth agenda by engaging in artwork management processes, supporting new product launches, and assisting in initiative design projects, such as toolkit development, display and POS creation, and portfolio complexity management.

  • Syngenta Group (3 yrs 6 mos)
    • Group Diversity and Inclusion Lead
      Feb 2023 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      - Coordinated end-to-end organization, launch, and follow-up activities of Comms Campaigns targeted at all 60k employees of the company, including event organization, copywriting, SMM content creation (including design), stakeholder management and analytics. Average Net Promoter Score (NPS): >60. - Successfully coordinated end-to-end event logistics, including budgeting, material preparation, scheduling, speaker management, and technical arrangements. - Managed a global Newsletter, reaching 10k employees, video channel, Intranet Hub and Internal Social Media Platforms. - Created and maintained the most visited internal hub (SharePoint) in the history of the company, with over 100.000 visitors in 24 months. - Transformed complex D&I concepts into clear, accessible content across different formats such as social media platforms. - Integrated D&I metrics into broader ESG reporting frameworks by partnering with ESG team on CSRD efforts. - Enhanced accountability by analyzing workforce demographics and D&I program effectiveness, using data to inform strategies. - Devised and delivered tailor-made educational workshops for various teams, as well as facilitated Group-wide events with up to 3.500 employees attending. - Managed executive communications for senior leaders on D&I topics, ensuring clear, impactful messaging that aligned with organizational values and strategic objectives.

    • Group Diversity and Inclusion Trainee
      Nov 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Consultant (Department of Contracts & Partnerships) at Jeune Consulting
    Sep 2020 - Jul 2021 · 11 mos

    - Established partnerships with EF, AXA and EPFL Lausanne Consulting Society - Organised the EF x Jeune Consulting contest for University of Neuchâtel students

  • Marketing Intern at Colliers
    Mar 2020 - Jun 2020 · 4 mos

    - Improved content creation, scheduling and analytics by proactively supporting implementation of marketing campaigns.

  • Talent Management Intern at Schneider Electric
    Jul 2019 - Sep 2019 · 3 mos

    - Successfully organized and facilitated a Talent Review event for the company's executive leadership team, focusing on succession planning and high-potential employee development. - Conducted market research on employer branding strategies and implemented data-driven recommendations.