I am an accomplished marketing, communications, and business development professional with an IMD MBA and over 20 years of international experience working with global corporations such as Wesco Anixter, Amazon, Oracle, and LEGO, as well as high-growth SMEs. I have a proven track record in executing EMEA-wide campaigns, project management, brand strategy, content development, PR, and events. I am recognized for delivering measurable results, leading diverse teams successfully, and thriving in fast-paced, multicultural environments. I am currently available for interim, consultancy, fixed-term project roles, and freelance marketing leadership assignments lasting from 6 to 12 months.

Ann Prohaska

I am an accomplished marketing, communications, and business development professional with an IMD MBA and over 20 years of international experience working with global corporations such as Wesco Anixter, Amazon, Oracle, and LEGO, as well as high-growth SMEs. I have a proven track record in executing EMEA-wide campaigns, project management, brand strategy, content development, PR, and events. I am recognized for delivering measurable results, leading diverse teams successfully, and thriving in fast-paced, multicultural environments. I am currently available for interim, consultancy, fixed-term project roles, and freelance marketing leadership assignments lasting from 6 to 12 months.

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I am an accomplished marketing, communications, and business development professional with an IMD MBA and over 20 years of international experience working with global corporations such as Wesco Anixter, Amazon, Oracle, and LEGO, as well as high-growth SMEs. I have a proven track record in executing EMEA-wide campaigns, project management, brand strategy, content development, PR, and events.

I am recognized for delivering measurable results, leading diverse teams successfully, and thriving in fast-paced, multicultural environments. I am currently available for interim, consultancy, fixed-term project roles, and freelance marketing leadership assignments lasting from 6 to 12 months.

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Language

French
Fluent
Danish
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Solutions Marketing Manager at WESCO ANIXTER
March 31, 2025 - August 28, 2025
Aligned global business strategies to EMEA regional markets. Produced case studies, PR, thought leadership articles, and sales literature content. Managed award programmes, EMEA social media calendar, advertising, and affiliate schemes.
Marketing Communications Manager at ANIXTER
October 31, 2023 - August 28, 2025
Led a team of 3 executing marketing strategy across EMEA. Managed supplier co-marketing programmes, events and VIP trips, PR, and digital campaigns. Oversaw internal communications and full budget management.
Senior Marketing Manager at FISCAL TECHNOLOGIES
November 30, 2017 - August 28, 2025
Developed and delivered marketing strategy for this B2B SaaS financial risk software company together with the senior management team. Led branding, PR, collateral development, website management and relaunch, social media, and events. Achieved 38% CAGR in lead generation and won 'Purple Heart Overachiever Award'.
Product Manager & Category Manager at AMAZON.CO.UK
December 31, 2001 - August 28, 2025
Drove performance of Toys & Kids, Electronics & Photography, and Gifts categories. Established early success of Marketplace (formerly zShops), contributing significantly to revenue growth.
Sales & Marketing Director at DOWLING MAGNETS EUROPE LIMITED
December 31, 1999 - August 28, 2025
Built European sales operation from scratch for this educational toy company. Grew European sales from zero to $400K. Secured distribution in 5 countries.
Project Consultant at LEGO A/S
December 31, 1994 - August 28, 2025
Delivered global HR strategy review and authored Corporate Core Values. Conducted market research for entry into software market.
Inside Account Manager & Sales Administration Manager at ORACLE CORPORATION
December 31, 1991 - August 28, 2025
Managed 75 VARs, exceeding $3M sell-through sales quota. Led team of 10 supporting $20M in software contract revenues.
Solutions Marketing Manager at Wesco Anixter
March 31, 2025 - August 28, 2025
Aligned global business strategies with EMEA regional markets, produced case studies, PR, thought leadership articles, sales literature content, and managed award programmes, EMEA social media calendar, advertising, and affiliate schemes.
Marketing Communications Manager at Anixter
October 31, 2023 - August 28, 2025
Led a team of three to execute marketing strategy across EMEA, managed supplier co-marketing programmes, events and VIP trips, PR, digital campaigns, internal communications, and full budget management.
Senior Marketing Manager at FISCAL Technologies
November 1, 2017 - August 28, 2025
Developed and delivered marketing strategy for a B2B SaaS financial risk software company; led branding, PR, collateral development, website management and relaunch, social media, and events. Achieved a 38% CAGR in lead generation and transformed the CRM database quality significantly.
Product Manager & Category Manager at Amazon.co.uk
December 31, 2001 - August 28, 2025
Drove performance of Toys & Kids, Electronics & Photography, and Gifts categories to establish early success of Marketplace (formerly zShops), contributing significantly to revenue growth.
Sales & Marketing Director at Dowling Magnets Europe Limited
December 31, 1999 - August 28, 2025
Built the European sales operation from scratch, grew sales from zero to $400K, and secured distribution agreements in five countries.
Project Consultant at LEGO A/S
December 31, 1994 - August 28, 2025
Delivered a global HR strategy review, authored Corporate Core Values, and conducted a follow-on market research project for entry into the software market.
Inside Account Manager & Sales Administration Manager at Oracle Corporation
December 31, 1991 - August 28, 2025
Managed 75 VARs, exceeding $3M in sell-through sales quota and led a team supporting $20M in software contract revenues.

Education

MBA at Institute for Management Development (IMD), Lausanne, Switzerland
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
BA Political Economy & BA French at University of California, Berkeley and Université de Grenoble, France
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
MBA at Institute for Management Development (IMD), Lausanne, Switzerland
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
BA Political Economy & BA French at University of California, Berkeley & Université de Grenoble, France
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Wholesale & Distribution, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Telecommunications