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Ružica Račić Mršo

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I am Ružica Račić Mršo, a results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in multinational FMCG companies across the Adriatic region.

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I am Ružica Račić Mršo, a results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in multinational FMCG companies across the Adriatic region. I have a proven track record of optimizing regional P&L, driving multi-country business development, and delivering double-digit sales volume and market share gains with high-performing teams. I pride myself on data-driven decision making, collaborative leadership, and building capable marketing teams that sustain growth.

Throughout my career, I have led strategic initiatives, integrated cross-market teams, and delivered profitable growth while navigating complex markets. I have earned recognition for sustainable growth and strong brand performance, and I am passionate about leveraging analytics, consumer insights, and stakeholder collaboration to drive continued success.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchFluent
  • ItalianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 8 roles

Special Project Manager · HEINEKEN HrvatskaJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Leading strategic development initiatives reporting directly to the CEO.

Marketing Director · HEINEKEN (Croatia & Bosnia-Herzegovina)Mar 2021 – Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Member of Management Team with full P&L responsibility; contributed to strategic direction and people development; drove profitable growth (turnover +26% and market share +290 bps in 2022–2024). Received 2024 global Heineken consumer preference quality award; integrated Bosnia & Herzegovina marketing team with Croatian business for continued success.

Business & Commercial Strategy Manager · The Coca-Cola Company (Adria Region)Sep 2019 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

Member of Adria Coca-Cola system Leadership team responsible for BU P&L; preserved double-digit EBIT (11% vs 10.8% 2020 vs 2019) through rapid channel rebalancing, portfolio optimization, and strong RGM programs; partner for strategic planning across Central/Eastern Europe (CEE).

Brand Activation Lead · Nestlé SEM (Adriatic, Romania, Bulgaria)May 2019 – Sep 2019 · 5 mos
Regional Media & Brand Building Manager · Nestlé AdriaticJan 2017 – May 2019 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Consumer & Market Insight Manager · Nestlé AdriaticJan 2013 – Jan 2017 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Regional Confectionery Brand Manager · Nestlé AdriaticNov 2003 – Jun 2009 · 5 yrs 8 mos
Marketing Assistant Manager · Unilever CroatiaMay 2000 – Nov 2003 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Education

BA in English, French, and Literature · University of Zagreb, Faculty of Philosophy2030 – 2026

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