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I am Jana M. Arden, a senior executive with twenty years of global leadership in consumer goods and luxury, driving cross-functional operations, P&L growth, and commercial performance. I align strategy with execution and tailor decisions to market and consumer realities to deliver measurable results.
I excel in matrix and family-owned businesses, combining collaborative leadership with a sharpened focus on brand and business performance to lead profitable and sustainable growth across luxury, retail, and premium consumer goods. I work globally, delivering transformative results through strategic insight and hands-on execution.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Slovak
Fluent
French
Advanced
Work Experience
Strategy Manager – CFO & Enterprise Transformation at Accenture
August 1, 2025 - PresentStrategy advisor focused on organizational design, digitalization, and go-to-market strategies for global retail companies. Originated and led business development initiatives leveraging digitalization of operating and commercial models, delivering measurable improvements. Led a finance transformation program covering 32 countries, and contributed to a large-scale furniture and retail sector assessment.
Client Partner – Consumer, Product, Retail & Manufacturing at Capgemini
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025Led a EUR 30M global luxury account portfolio, resulting in a 20% revenue uplift through commercial and organizational changes. Directed global social media strategy and campaigns to elevate brand engagement for a premium watchmaker.
Head of Luxury Sector – Global Strategy Group at KPMG
November 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023Built a global luxury strategy practice by aligning senior partners across KPMG firms, supporting over 50 engagements on retail performance, portfolio management, and market expansion. Led commercial and brand due diligence for private equity investments in the EUR 2–10Bn range, identifying growth potential and brand risk factors for investment committees.
Global Director / Interim CEO at Davidoff
March 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021Managed a CHF 200M global licensed portfolio, delivering 15% to 30% revenue growth across categories. Assumed Global Head of Marketing responsibilities, directing agencies and overseeing global communication strategy, campaign creation and delivery. Led corporate strategy assessment for the Zino Davidoff Group, developing a growth program targeting 40% expansion. Negotiated and closed CHF 30–200M licensing agreements with family offices and partners; spearheaded a consumer analytics program across the organization.
Founder – Performance Improvement and Operating Partner Services at Arden Performance
November 1, 2020 - PresentAdvised premium brands with USD 50M–100M revenue on top and bottom line performance, commercial model redesign, and post-merger integration. Built and led a marketplace platform connecting brands to distribution channels, defining commercial model and operating structure, and supporting USD 10M annual transaction volume. Led transformation of a retail mall, including tenant selection, commercial due diligence, store audits, and direct on-site performance intervention.
Management Consulting Manager
March 1, 2015 - February 1, 2019Collaborated on and led multiple initiatives focused on business growth and transformation. Founded Luxury Hub to help global luxury watch manufacturers develop their own consumer analytics capabilities, driving revenue of EUR 500K in FY2017. Led operational excellence and direct cost optimization initiatives for leading luxury and consumer brands, generating EUR 50–100M in annual savings.
APAC Marketing Associate at PUMA
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Beijing Olympics Team / Global Management Trainee, CEO Office. Built executive-level reporting for the CEO and Group Board on campaign performance, media reach, and retail impact; tracked commercial uplift across wholesale and own retail during the Olympic cycle.
MBO / 2002–2008 at Ralph Lauren
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008Various roles in M&A and regional performance across Asia-Pacific and Europe; contributed to market expansion and portfolio management.
Founder – Performance Improvement and Operating Partner Services at Performance (Founder)
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025Advised premium brands (USD 50M to 100M revenue) on top and bottom line performance, commercial model redesign, and post-merger integration. Built and led a marketplace platform connecting brands to distribution channels, defining commercial model and operating structure, supporting USD 10M annual transaction volume. Led transformation of a retail mall, driving tenant selection, commercial due diligence, store audits, and direct on-site performance interventions.
Client Partner – Consumer, Product, Retail & Manufacturing at Capgemini
November 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023Led a EUR 30M global luxury account portfolio, resulting in a 20% revenue uplift through commercial and organizational changes. Led global social media strategy and operations for a high-end watch maker, driving integrated campaigns that elevated brand engagement.
Head of Luxury Sector – Global Strategy Group at KPMG
March 1, 2019 - PresentBuilt a global luxury strategy practice by aligning senior partners across KPMG firms, supporting over 50 engagements on retail performance, portfolio management, and market expansion. Led commercial and brand due diligence for private equity investments in EUR 2–10Bn range, identifying growth potential and brand risk factors for investment committees.
Education
Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) | Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Harvard University, USA
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026MBA at IMD Business School, Switzerland
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026MSc Marketing and Trade at University of Economics Bratislava, Slovakia
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) at Harvard University, USA
June 1, 2009 - February 1, 2015MBA at IMD Business School, Switzerland
September 1, 2007 - March 1, 2009MSc Marketing and Trade at University of Economics Bratislava, Slovakia
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008Qualifications
Nestle Leadership Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026Nestlé Leadership Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Wholesale & Distribution, Manufacturing, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Other
Experience Level
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