Wladimir Watine

Managing Director & Partner at Blackrock Games

Lutry, Vaud, Switzerland

About

Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. Skilled in Marketing Management, Sales, Market Analysis, Brand Equity, and Management. Strong business development professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused in International Business from University of Sydney.

Experience

  • Managing Director & Partner at Blackrock Games
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Involved in the strategic development and day-to-day operations of the company, in close collaboration with teams, publishing partners, and customers to support the growth of the portfolio in France and internationally. Successful board games brands such as : Skyjo, Flip 7, Crack List, Skull King, Smile Life, Blanc Manger Coco and Micro Macro.

  • CEO & Founder at Buzzy Games
    Feb 2014 - Jan 2024 · 10 yrs

    Create and publish fun board games that delight families and friends. New ambitious creations every year. Transversal mission: Retailers key account for Blackrock Games.

  • Fromageries Bel ()
    • Marketing Manager / Dairy
      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Leading THE LAUGHING COW and BABYBEL brand management team, 8 reports. Transversal mission on Digital Media.

    • Marketing Manager / Dairy
      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Leading KIRI and BABYBEL brand management team, 8 reports. Transversal mission on Digital Media.

  • Nestlé France ()
    • Group Manager / Chocolate Confectionery
      Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 · 2 yrs

      - Management of 2 Brand Managers on LION, SMARTIES, NUTS, SUNDY - CREATING SHARED VALUE strategy & implementation on all Chocolate brands portfolio: "Mieux Cultiver le Plaisir"

    • Senior Brand Manager / Chocolate Confectionery
      Oct 2007 - Dec 2009 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      - KIT KAT Ultimate Break 360° communication - Winning CRUNCH innovation & renovation strategy

  • Wrigley France (3 yrs 8 mos)
    • Sales Force mission / Sugar Confectionery
      Apr 2007 - Sep 2007 · 6 mos

      - In charge of 15 Hypermarkets and 60 Supermarkets - Management of 3 merchandisers

    • Brand Manager / Sugar Confectionery
      Feb 2004 - Mar 2007 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      - FREEDENT BOX: Development & implementation of the “Chewing-gum Bottle Segment” - In charge of the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program