I have more than 10 years managing strategic digital transformation projects internationally for big multinationals, medium-size companies and startups.

Vera Merkusheva

I have more than 10 years managing strategic digital transformation projects internationally for big multinationals, medium-size companies and startups.

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I have more than 10 years managing strategic digital transformation projects internationally for big multinationals, medium-size companies and startups.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Acting CMO – Chief Marketing Officer at Invest.Direct
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Definition and execution of the marketing and CRM strategy for a digital investment platform. Salesforce Migration. Structuring and governance of the product roadmap in line with business, regulatory and UX requirements. Oversight of platform functional requirements (CRM, customer journeys, analytics, data). Coordination between marketing, product, IT and external partners. Ensuring GDPR compliance and data governance. Contribution to brand repositioning, marketing events and acquisition initiatives. Regular reporting to management on progress, priorities and risks.
External Digital Strategy Advisor at LOFT.Bijoux
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Digital strategy advisory for a high-end jewellery brand. Launched bilingual Shopify e-commerce. Implemented CRM, analytics and SEO foundations. Deployed GDPR, Loi 25 and CASL-compliant marketing campaigns. Recommendations on customer journey optimisation and marketing performance. Support to management on technology and tool selection.
Product Owner at GIRO Inc.
October 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
Ownership of CRM and digital platform programmes (Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Portals), including implementation of Single Customer Reference (RCU). Implementation of CDP to centralize data from multiple sources. Coordination of Dynamics 365 integration with ERP, portals and analytics tools via APIs, ETL and middleware. Governance of backlogs (Azure DevOps). Leadership of cross-functional teams and multi-year roadmap aligned with corporate strategy; ensured GDPR-compliant CRM/data processes.
CRM Manager & BI Analyst at Capwood Advisors
March 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Analysis of business requirements; implementation of CRM and BI solutions (Zoho, Microsoft ecosystem). Design of data architecture and information flows; automation of internal processes and data quality improvements; harmonisation of lead management and digital marketing practices; production of client and market analyses; development of client community.
CRM Projects Coordinator at 360.Agency
April 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021
Coordination of CRM and customer engagement projects. Management of multiple projects in an agile environment. Backlog management and project documentation (JIRA, Confluence). Definition and standardisation of CRM deployment processes. Salesforce integration (including chatbot and knowledge base). User training and change support. Acted as interface between technical teams, business stakeholders and clients.
Alliance Communications Specialist at Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Purchasing Organization
October 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017
Management of corporate communication projects in an international environment. Definition and deployment of internal communication strategy. Coordination of content for top management. Budget monitoring and workflow management. Organisation of large-scale internal events. Development and administration of bilingual corporate intranet (WordPress).
Senior Digital Transformation Manager at PJSC MOESK (ROSSETI Group)
April 1, 2014 - February 1, 2016
Leadership of large-scale digital transformation programmes. Design and deployment of new digital customer services. Coordination of multi-entity CRM implementation programmes and Salesforce integration. Management of large operational teams and customer support platforms. Deployment of omnichannel solutions (self-service, chatbot, IVR). Regular reporting to top management on performance and process optimisation.
Customer Relationship Specialist / Administrator at Marriott Grand Hotel
August 1, 2013 - February 1, 2014
Coordination of hotel departments to ensure high service quality. Management of customer relationships and loyalty programmes. Handling of sensitive customer situations and issue resolution. Contribution to customer satisfaction and retention.

Education

MicroMaster in Marketing Analytics at UC Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Master in International Business at SolBridge International School of Business / PFUR
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Bachelor in Business Management at Edinburgh Napier University
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Qualifications

IT Project Management, Portfolio Management & PMO
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Data Analytics (Power BI – DA-100)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Cloud & AI Fundamentals (AZ-900, DP-900, AI-900)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Digital Marketing & Artificial Intelligence
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Big Data & Advanced Analytics
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Salesforce Training
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities