Hi, I’m Irina Dobrova, a global senior collation of consumer and market insights with a proven track record of turning deep customer understanding into actionable marketing strategy. I have led global, regional, and local insights programs, driven brand health tracking, and shaped data-driven decisions across the marketing mix. My work blends rigorous qualitative and quantitative research with compelling storytelling and visual analytics to accelerate growth and innovation across FMCG and consumer brands. Throughout my career I’ve collaborated with cross-functional teams, translated complex data into accessible dashboards, and built scalable knowledge and decision-support tools for executives and field teams. I’m fluent in Russian and English, with Dutch and Italian progressing, and I enjoy building partnerships with clients, agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure insights translate into impact.

Irina Dobrova

Hi, I’m Irina Dobrova, a global senior collation of consumer and market insights with a proven track record of turning deep customer understanding into actionable marketing strategy. I have led global, regional, and local insights programs, driven brand health tracking, and shaped data-driven decisions across the marketing mix. My work blends rigorous qualitative and quantitative research with compelling storytelling and visual analytics to accelerate growth and innovation across FMCG and consumer brands. Throughout my career I’ve collaborated with cross-functional teams, translated complex data into accessible dashboards, and built scalable knowledge and decision-support tools for executives and field teams. I’m fluent in Russian and English, with Dutch and Italian progressing, and I enjoy building partnerships with clients, agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure insights translate into impact.

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Hi, I’m Irina Dobrova, a global senior collation of consumer and market insights with a proven track record of turning deep customer understanding into actionable marketing strategy. I have led global, regional, and local insights programs, driven brand health tracking, and shaped data-driven decisions across the marketing mix. My work blends rigorous qualitative and quantitative research with compelling storytelling and visual analytics to accelerate growth and innovation across FMCG and consumer brands.

Throughout my career I’ve collaborated with cross-functional teams, translated complex data into accessible dashboards, and built scalable knowledge and decision-support tools for executives and field teams. I’m fluent in Russian and English, with Dutch and Italian progressing, and I enjoy building partnerships with clients, agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure insights translate into impact.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Global Innovations Insights Manager at Unilever
January 1, 2013 - August 1, 2020
Responsible for global, regional and local insights strategy and driving marketing innovation. Led dashboards and insights funnels; supported regional 'where and how to win' insights; explored strategic foresights and trends; pre-test and post-evaluation of key marketing activities and elements of the marketing mix.
Global Innovations Insights Manager - Germany at Unilever
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Supported regional insights strategy for Germany; delivered 'where and how to win' insights; explored strategic foresights and trends; performed pre-test and post-evaluation of marketing activities.
Global Innovations Insights Manager - Russia at Unilever
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012
Led regional consumer insights programs for Russia; built knowledge to drive growth and marketing decisions; managed global dashboards and insights.
Freelance Consumer Insights Consultant at Clients include Miro, Dutch Coffee Dealer, Unilever (freelance engagements)
August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Led consumer insights projects across multiple clients; built dashboards and delivered data-driven recommendations; supported marketing decisions with insights.
Freelance Consumer Insights Consultant at Netherlands-based freelance engagements
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
Continued consumer insights work across industries; developed performance dashboards and insights to inform growth strategies.
Freelance Consumer Insights Consultant at LEGO Group
January 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Leading consumer insights projects for LEGO Group; developing dashboards, market insights, and decision-support materials.
Global/Regional/Local Insights Strategy Lead at Unilever
January 1, 2013 - August 1, 2020
Responsible for global, regional and local insights strategy and making it comprehensive for marketing. Driving global innovation funnel. Supporting regions with 'where and how to win' insights. Exploring strategic foresights and trends. Pre-test and post-evaluation of key marketing activities and elements of our marketing mix.
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Freelancer, Consumer Insights at Freelancer (various clients: Miro, Dutch Coffee Dealer, Unilever, etc.)
August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Provided consumer insights, data visualization and market intelligence work across clients; supported regional strategies and dashboards.
Freelancer, Consumer Insights at LEGO Group
September 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance consumer insights work for LEGO Group, including data visualization, dashboards, and insights to inform product and marketing decisions.

Education

Specialist in Sociology at Novosibirsk State University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Master of Sociology (Arts) at Moscow Higher School of Economics, State University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009
Graphic Designer at British Design School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Master of Sociology (Arts) at Moscow Higher School of Economics, State University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009
Specialist in Sociology at Novosibirsk State University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Graphic Designer at British Design School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Master of Sociology (Arts)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009
Specialist in Sociology
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Graphic Designer Certification
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Media & Entertainment