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Serena M. Cestra

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I’m a senior digital strategist and brand builder with 10+ years of experience working with global brands across fashion, beauty, and tech, including Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Samsung, and Beiersdorf.

About

I’m a senior digital strategist and brand builder with 10+ years of experience working with global brands across fashion, beauty, and tech, including Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Samsung, and Beiersdorf.

I help brands translate their identity into clear, high-performing strategies across content, media, and digital ecosystems. My work sits at the intersection of growth and storytelling — combining performance marketing with strong brand thinking.

I’ve led regional strategies across the Middle East, Europe, and emerging markets, bringing a deep understanding of consumer behavior, cultural nuances, and what actually drives engagement today.

Whether it’s shaping a brand narrative, building a content strategy, or scaling digital performance, I focus on clarity, impact, and execution that delivers results.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • ItalianFluent
  • ArabicIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods

Work experience· 13 roles

Co-Founder & CMO · Sinda GroupJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Co-founded and led e-commerce, digital growth, and performance marketing; combined senior strategy with hands-on delivery to support brands and founders.

Life Coach for High-Performance Individuals · Self-Employed (da Group)Oct 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Provide one-to-one coaching for high-performance professionals and entrepreneurs; support clients with stress management, clarity of direction, and decision-making; promote emotional regulation and resilience.

Regional Head of Digital & Omnichannel Strategy · Beiersdorf Group (NIVEA)Oct 2022 – Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Led regional digital and omnichannel strategy across MENA, India, Africa, and Turkey; drove growth and engagement for NIVEA.

Wellbeing Ambassador · BeiersdorfOct 2022 – Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Head of Digital Marketing · Beiersdorf Middle EastOct 2022 – Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Head of Digital & Omnichannel / E-commerce · SamsungDec 2020 – Oct 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos
Speaker / Interviewee – E-commerce Solutions Expert · McKinsey & Company, Bain & CompanyJan 2019 – Dec 2021 · 3 yrs
Event Board Speaker · E-commerce Days (Milan)Oct 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

Education· 20

MBCT Instructor Certificate (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) · Oxford Mindfulness2025 – 2026
Science of Well-Being · Yale University2025
Executive MBA · ESADE, Madrid2023 – 2024
MSc International Management · SOAS, University of London2013 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 12

MBCT Instructor Certificate2025 – 2026
Executive MBA2023 – 2024
MSc International Management (SOAS)2013 – 2026
Exchange Programme2011

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