I'm Ariana Stachrowski, a London-based bilingual commercial leader with more than 12 years of experience in publishing, brand partnerships, and high-value campaigns. I specialise in revenue growth, building and scaling teams, launching new verticals, and owning complex budgets in founder-led environments, with hands-on operational leadership across print, digital, events, and experiential marketing. I've collaborated with premium brands and editors including Wonderland, Man About Town, Vogue, GQ, and Farfetch to create premium experiences and sponsorship moments. I'm known as a results-driven do-er with a creative mindset who translates strategic goals into executable programs, manages C-suite relationships, and delivers impactful campaigns from concept to delivery.

Ariana Stachrowski

I'm Ariana Stachrowski, a London-based bilingual commercial leader with more than 12 years of experience in publishing, brand partnerships, and high-value campaigns. I specialise in revenue growth, building and scaling teams, launching new verticals, and owning complex budgets in founder-led environments, with hands-on operational leadership across print, digital, events, and experiential marketing. I've collaborated with premium brands and editors including Wonderland, Man About Town, Vogue, GQ, and Farfetch to create premium experiences and sponsorship moments. I'm known as a results-driven do-er with a creative mindset who translates strategic goals into executable programs, manages C-suite relationships, and delivers impactful campaigns from concept to delivery.

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I’m Ariana Stachrowski, a London-based bilingual commercial leader with more than 12 years of experience in publishing, brand partnerships, and high-value campaigns. I specialise in revenue growth, building and scaling teams, launching new verticals, and owning complex budgets in founder-led environments, with hands-on operational leadership across print, digital, events, and experiential marketing.

I’ve collaborated with premium brands and editors including Wonderland, Man About Town, Vogue, GQ, and Farfetch to create premium experiences and sponsorship moments. I’m known as a results-driven do-er with a creative mindset who translates strategic goals into executable programs, manages C-suite relationships, and delivers impactful campaigns from concept to delivery.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Partnerships Director (& Member of Senior Management Team) at Visual Talent Group
April 1, 2025 - Present
Senior operating lead for HQ, driving revenue growth across print, digital, social, studio, white label and events for Wonderland, Man About Town, Rollacoaster, and Prototype Magazines. Led cross-functional teams across sales, digital, editorial/production, and global freelance networks; owned P&L in partnership with the Group CFO; guided hiring, budgeting, and resource allocation for UK and US operations. Launched the travel editorial/commercial vertical, identifying whitespace to expand into luxury hotels, travel, culture, and hospitality partnerships. Implemented an outbound CRM workflow and built a £850k+ pipeline; secured 15 new repeat clients in 10 months and repositioned flagship titles to maximise profitability. Led the 20th anniversary rebrand for Wonderland and created repeatable social franchises, ensuring premium delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
Consultant, Brand Partnerships & Strategy at Culted (Self-Employed)
October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Provided strategic commercial guidance to luxury and fashion founders to hit annual targets and brand KPIs. Served as temporary Director of Brand Partnerships for Culted, developing a sales strategy to target a £15M objective for 2025, advising on special commercial projects (e.g., bi-annual print book, monetizable editorial franchises) and mentoring the existing team while refining CRM processes. Led commercial event strategies to capitalize on key cultural moments and shopping periods; conducted a comprehensive audit of sales materials to attract luxury clients and identify whitespace opportunities.
Brand Marketing and Partnerships Manager at Farfetch
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Led integrated marketing and partnerships strategy across physical experiences, digital, social, VIP client activations, and premium events for top partners (Gucci, Miu Miu, Prada). Managed a multi-million-dollar annual budget, acted as account director with in-house agencies, and delivered co-funded 360 campaigns using branded content, influencers, and sponsored events. Aligned partnership plans with buying teams to reinforce brand messaging and drove measurable increases in GTV and website engagement; sourced third-party opportunities to expand brand positioning and delivered high-impact editorial talent collaborations for premium editorial coverage.
Global Account Manager (Beauty and Luxury) at Conde Nast
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2021
Led account growth and business development for beauty and luxury brands, focusing on video branded content and multi-platform campaigns. Managed campaigns from conception to close, coordinating producers, creatives, and media planners to deliver large-scale programs. Consistently exceeded multi-million-dollar targets, negotiated contracts, and nurtured long-term partnerships. Drove cross-market collaboration with Vogue, GQ, CNTraveler, and other titles, and pioneered an innovative micro-influencer program integrated with branded content to extend reach and improve profitability.
Advertising Sales and Marketing Executive at Time Inc.
January 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Exceeded sales targets (>$1M annually) and generated significant new business (average >$375k per quarter). Managed CRM for the team, coordinated a network of EMEA sales reps, and led turnkey sales projects. Sold events and integrated campaigns across Time Inc.'s brands, with a focus on luxury, finance, automotive, health, and government sectors.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Business Administration (Marketing Major; International Business Minor) at John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services