Papers
Field-driven insights on international business, leadership, brand adaptation and market expansion.
Managing Innovation without losing the brand’s core
True innovation should deepen your brand’s value, not scatter it. This paper explores how to manage innovation pipelines strategically, avoiding SKU clutter while driving relevance and incremental growth.
Building Brand Equity in a Fragmented Market
Brand equity today is earned, not bought. In this paper, discover how brands in the food and FMCG sectors can build trust, emotional salience, and consumer loyalty in a retail environment defined by fragmentation and noise.
The Modern Brand Manager: Roles and Responsibilities Redefined
Modern brand managers are not campaign coordinators, they are business builders. This deep dive explores the full scope of strategic responsibilities for brand leaders in today's FMCG world.
Brand Identity vs. Market Relevance: How to Adapt Without Losing Yourself
Staying true to your brand doesn't mean staying static. In this Paper, I explore how global brands can evolve thoughtfully to meet new market realities, without betraying their core identity and why true leadership requires mastering this delicate balance.
Channel Mistakes: Why Great Products Die in the Wrong Retail Strategy
A great product without the right retail channel is like a masterpiece hidden in the wrong museum. In this Paper, I explain why product-channel fit is critical for international brands entering the U.S. and how understanding retail psychology builds lasting success.
The Wrong Team: How Hiring Only Expats Limits Growth in the U.S. Market
In my experience leading international expansion, one critical mistake repeats: hiring only fellow countrymen abroad. True success in the U.S. market demands diverse, local insight, not comfort. Growth comes when we trust new perspectives, not just familiar faces.