I am Victoria Koulaeva, a strategic client lead with 10+ years driving brand equity, commercial growth, and digital transformation in the lifestyle sector. I thrive on consulting, C-suite partnership, and leading high-performing international teams to deliver end-to-end brand building and business transformation across markets. I excel at shaping strategy, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering integrated campaigns that resonate culturally and commercially. Whether steering global agency networks or driving digital initiatives, I bring a collaborative, hands-on approach that aligns creative output with measurable business impact.

Victoria Koulaeva

I am Victoria Koulaeva, a strategic client lead with 10+ years driving brand equity, commercial growth, and digital transformation in the lifestyle sector. I thrive on consulting, C-suite partnership, and leading high-performing international teams to deliver end-to-end brand building and business transformation across markets. I excel at shaping strategy, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering integrated campaigns that resonate culturally and commercially. Whether steering global agency networks or driving digital initiatives, I bring a collaborative, hands-on approach that aligns creative output with measurable business impact.

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I am Victoria Koulaeva, a strategic client lead with 10+ years driving brand equity, commercial growth, and digital transformation in the lifestyle sector. I thrive on consulting, C-suite partnership, and leading high-performing international teams to deliver end-to-end brand building and business transformation across markets.

I excel at shaping strategy, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering integrated campaigns that resonate culturally and commercially. Whether steering global agency networks or driving digital initiatives, I bring a collaborative, hands-on approach that aligns creative output with measurable business impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Strategy Consultant at Freelancing, Berlin
February 1, 2017 - Present
Consulting and delivering end-to-end expertise in brand building, cultural resonance, and commercial strategy on a project-specific basis.
Senior Creative Strategist at Antoni, Berlin
November 1, 2022 - April 1, 2025
Acted as the Lead Agency partner within the 'team x' global network, coordinating a dozen specialist agencies (Media, Social, Event, PR) to ensure unified execution across markets. Partnered with C-suite to define strategic priorities, drive resource allocation and orchestrate 360° cross-functional projects and campaign roll-out.
Senior Strategist at FEED/DEPT®, Berlin
March 1, 2020 - November 1, 2022
Led the eBay Germany account; identified high-growth commercial verticals and drove digital transformation through deep community engagement. Built and mentored internal teams across time zones, leading operational transformation and new business pitch in for the agency.
Digital Project Manager at UFO MAM MOOT, Berlin
March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Managed high-impact digital projects for international campaigns with a focus on creative tech (AI, AR, VR, Web GL). Managed project budgets, agile technical sprints, and delivery timelines for key global stakeholders.
Founder at Envelope Audio, Stockholm
August 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019
Launched and managed music ventures; led operations, partnerships and funding. Secured support by the Swedish Arts Council, played on BBC Radio 6, and was picked for 'Best Dance Track of the Year' two years in a row by Swedish National Radio P4.
Communications Manager at The Absolute Company, Stockholm
October 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Coordinated and executed international brand and product campaigns for Absolut Vodka, ensuring local market relevance and cultural resonance.
Senior Strategist at FEED/DEPT, Berlin
March 1, 2020 - November 1, 2022
Led the eBay Germany account; identified high-growth commercial verticals and drove digital transformation through deep community engagement. Built and mentored internal teams across time zones, leading operational transformation and new business pitching for the agency.
Digital Project Manager at UFO M AMMOOT, Berlin
March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Managed high-impact digital projects for international campaigns with a focus on creative tech (AI, AR, VR, WebGL). Managed project budgets, agile technical sprints, and delivery timelines for key global stakeholders.
Communications Team at The Absolute Company, Stockholm
October 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Coordinated and executed international brand and product campaigns for Absolut Vodka, ensuring local market relevance and cultural resonance.

Education

Strategic Communications and PR at Berghs School of Communication
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
MSc in Business and Economics with a Major in Finance at Stockholm University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Strategic Communication and PR at Berghs School of Communication
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
MSc in Business and Economics (Finance) at Stockholm University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail, Software & Internet