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Yori van Banning

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I'm a transformational brand, marketing and communications leader with 15+ years of international experience across FMCG, retail and non-profit.

About

I’m a transformational brand, marketing and communications leader with 15+ years of international experience across FMCG, retail and non-profit. I help brands grow by defining strategic direction, building high-performing teams, and delivering impactful, ROI-driven campaigns. As a trusted C-level adviser and hands-on operator, I thrive in fast-paced environments, turning ambitious goals into concrete plans and scalable programs that resonate with customers, partners, and stakeholders.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • DutchFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanAdvanced
  • FrenchIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Retail
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Healthcare

Work experience· 8 roles

Head of Marketing & Communications (Freelance) · SummumJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Led a 10-person team across brand marketing, design, PR/influencer, and social; drove a marketing transformation, new ways of working, team restructuring, and hiring; directed global brand communications and 360° campaigns with collaborations and seasonal initiatives; advised C-level on strategy; managed budgets and ROI.

Global Senior Brand Manager (Freelance) · Danone HQJan 2025 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

Led Europe-wide market share recovery initiatives, aligned cross-functional and cross-country stakeholders, developed a centralized asset toolkit, and presented strategy for Danone Medical Devices including a 90-day action plan and risk assessment; steered cross-functional teams on marketing communications and content development.

Marcom Lead & Content Strategy (Freelance) · People for People FoundationJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Built and led a marcom team of 5; developed and executed brand and content strategy, professionalizing communications across donors, partners, campaigns and media; hands-on in copywriting, PR, social media, and materials while establishing team workflows and a marcom calendar.

Senior Marketing Communication Manager (Freelance) · Bol.com (Ahold Delhaize)Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr
Senior Global Brand Manager / Marcom Manager (Freelance) · O’NeillJan 2022 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo
Senior Global Channel Communication Strategy Brand Lead (Freelance) · DanoneJan 2018 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr
Senior Global Brand & Shopper Marketing Lead (Freelance) · Royal Philips (HQ)Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Independent Marketing Communication & Brand ConsultancyJan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

Education· 5

NIMA - B SRM (marketing) · NIMA2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology · Vrije Universiteit (VU)2030 – 2026
Propaedeutic Behaviour & Society · University of Amsterdam (UvA)2004 – 2005
Study Law · University of Amsterdam (UvA)2002 – 2004

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