Senior Marketing Manager | AI Strategy & Global Brand Transformation: Bridging the gap between heritage luxury and future-ready innovation. With over a decade of experience driving growth across European luxury eyewear and premium South African hospitality, I help brands evolve from traditional marketing to data-led digital powerhouses. I don’t just “manage” social media; I architect integrated ecosystems that leverage AI-driven insights and human-centric storytelling to deliver measurable business results. The Strategic Edge I Provide: * AI-Integrated Marketing: Currently completing the Google AI Professional Certificate and AI for Marketing Specialization. I implement automation and generative AI to optimize workflows, personalize customer journeys, and scale content without losing brand soul. * Cross-Market Growth: Based in Switzerland and trilingual (English, German, Afrikaans), I lead cross-functional teams and execute multi-market campaigns that resonate across cultural boundaries. * High-Value Lifecycle Strategy: Specialized in the premium and luxury sectors, focusing on high-intent audiences and long-term brand equity rather than vanity metrics. Core Competencies: + Digital Innovation: GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) & AI-led search strategies. + Brand Narrative: Developing “scroll-stopping” creative for B2B/B2C global audiences. + Process Optimization: Mentoring teams to adopt agile, tech-forward marketing stacks. + Influencer & Growth: Designing high-ROI advocacy programs for luxury ventures. Let’s build a future-ready brand together! 🔗 Explore my Portfolio & Case Studies here : _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Leona Studer

Senior Marketing Manager | AI Strategy & Global Brand Transformation: Bridging the gap between heritage luxury and future-ready innovation. With over a decade of experience driving growth across European luxury eyewear and premium South African hospitality, I help brands evolve from traditional marketing to data-led digital powerhouses. I don’t just “manage” social media; I architect integrated ecosystems that leverage AI-driven insights and human-centric storytelling to deliver measurable business results. The Strategic Edge I Provide: * AI-Integrated Marketing: Currently completing the Google AI Professional Certificate and AI for Marketing Specialization. I implement automation and generative AI to optimize workflows, personalize customer journeys, and scale content without losing brand soul. * Cross-Market Growth: Based in Switzerland and trilingual (English, German, Afrikaans), I lead cross-functional teams and execute multi-market campaigns that resonate across cultural boundaries. * High-Value Lifecycle Strategy: Specialized in the premium and luxury sectors, focusing on high-intent audiences and long-term brand equity rather than vanity metrics. Core Competencies: + Digital Innovation: GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) & AI-led search strategies. + Brand Narrative: Developing “scroll-stopping” creative for B2B/B2C global audiences. + Process Optimization: Mentoring teams to adopt agile, tech-forward marketing stacks. + Influencer & Growth: Designing high-ROI advocacy programs for luxury ventures. Let’s build a future-ready brand together! 🔗 Explore my Portfolio & Case Studies here : _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Senior Marketing Manager | AI Strategy & Global Brand Transformation: Bridging the gap between heritage luxury and future-ready innovation.

With over a decade of experience driving growth across European luxury eyewear and premium South African hospitality, I help brands evolve from traditional marketing to data-led digital powerhouses. I don’t just “manage” social media; I architect integrated ecosystems that leverage AI-driven insights and human-centric storytelling to deliver measurable business results.

The Strategic Edge I Provide:

  • AI-Integrated Marketing: Currently completing the Google AI Professional Certificate and AI for Marketing Specialization. I implement automation and generative AI to optimize workflows, personalize customer journeys, and scale content without losing brand soul.

  • Cross-Market Growth: Based in Switzerland and trilingual (English, German, Afrikaans), I lead cross-functional teams and execute multi-market campaigns that resonate across cultural boundaries.

  • High-Value Lifecycle Strategy: Specialized in the premium and luxury sectors, focusing on high-intent audiences and long-term brand equity rather than vanity metrics.

Core Competencies:

  • Digital Innovation: GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) & AI-led search strategies.

  • Brand Narrative: Developing “scroll-stopping” creative for B2B/B2C global audiences.

  • Process Optimization: Mentoring teams to adopt agile, tech-forward marketing stacks.

  • Influencer & Growth: Designing high-ROI advocacy programs for luxury ventures.

Let’s build a future-ready brand together!

🔗 Explore my Portfolio & Case Studies here : Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

Afrikaans
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder / Owner at The Cock 'n Bull (Digital Marketing & Tobacco Retail)
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Established and ran a digital marketing agency servicing clients in Cape Town; provided end-to-end digital marketing, brand development, and campaign execution for tobacco retail and related sectors.
Event Manager at Music People
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Managed end-to-end event planning for international and local events, including venue sourcing, budgeting, ticketing strategy, sponsorships, and post-event analysis; coordinated cross-functional teams and partners.
Marketing Manager & Brand Manager at Bloemendal Wine Estate & Shimmy Beach Club
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Led marketing and brand initiatives for wine estate and hospitality brands; designed integrated campaigns, managed budgets, secured sponsorships, and oversaw PR and events.
Product Owner, Digital Marketing Tools at Silhouette International Group Headquarters
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
External consultant for digital marketing tooling (Workfront & Sprinklr); led global process optimization and agile marketing initiatives to improve efficiency and project delivery.
Global Social Media & Influencer Marketing Manager at Silhouette International Group Headquarters | Luxury Eyewear
December 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025
Led global social media and influencer strategy for B2C and B2B, increasing brand presence by 30% Developed and executed integrated 360 marketing campaigns with measurable results. Localized influencer strategies for international markets and managed global content calendars. Oversaw project coordination across markets, agencies and internal stakeholders. Managed asset production, photo shoots, content distribution and creative approvals. Controlled budgets and ensured efficient allocation across campaigns and markets. Analyzed performance data and delivered clear reporting to guide decisions. Directed marketing activities for international subsidiaries and supported agile campaign rollouts. Supported the retail store House of Silhouette with marketing activities and a successful launch.

Education

Diploma in Digital Media Marketing & Brand Management at AAA School of Advertising, Private University, Cape Town
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing Communications (NQF7) at AAA School of Advertising, Private University, Cape Town
January 1, 2013 - March 1, 2017

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing Communications (NQF7)
January 1, 2013 - March 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics, Healthcare