I’m Joanna Sakketa, a senior commercial and marketing professional with 20+ years of experience driving revenue growth and shaping brand strategy across FMCG and consumer durables. I thrive in multinational and mission-driven environments, building cross-functional teams and turning insights into action. I’m passionate about sustainability, ESG, and social impact—leading strategic transformations, mentoring others, and delivering measurable business results while cultivating resilient organizations.

Joanna Sakketa

I’m Joanna Sakketa, a senior commercial and marketing professional with 20+ years of experience driving revenue growth and shaping brand strategy across FMCG and consumer durables. I thrive in multinational and mission-driven environments, building cross-functional teams and turning insights into action. I’m passionate about sustainability, ESG, and social impact—leading strategic transformations, mentoring others, and delivering measurable business results while cultivating resilient organizations.

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I’m Joanna Sakketa, a senior commercial and marketing professional with 20+ years of experience driving revenue growth and shaping brand strategy across FMCG and consumer durables. I thrive in multinational and mission-driven environments, building cross-functional teams and turning insights into action.

I’m passionate about sustainability, ESG, and social impact—leading strategic transformations, mentoring others, and delivering measurable business results while cultivating resilient organizations.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder & Owner at J|S – Strategic Development Consultancy Agency
January 1, 2025 - Present
Owner of a boutique consultancy designing integrated 360° growth models for organizations and corporates; responsible for strategy development, business growth, and cross-functional execution.
Development & Partnerships Director at SHEDIA Street Paper - Social Enterprise, Greece
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Led development and partnerships; guided multi-channel revenue strategy and built organizational capacity; oversaw P&L for a €1.3M social enterprise.
Marketing & Fundraising Director at GREENPEACE Greece
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Led a 25-person team; defined marketing and fundraising strategy; drove digital transformation and revenue growth.
Cluster Marketing Director for Whirlpool & Indesit Group at Whirlpool Group (Greece)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Full P&L, price, portfolio, and omnichannel marketing across three brands; led e-commerce, product launches and cost efficiencies.
Marketing Director at Whirlpool Corporation Hellas SA
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Led brand consolidation, re-branding, and go-to-market strategy; built a strong commercial and digital presence.
Group Premium Brands Manager at British American Tobacco (BAT) Greece
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2012
Seven-year progression from Brand Executive to Group Premium Brands Manager; managed 92% loyalty and rebranded packaging; won Erm is Awards for packaging innovation.
Key Account Manager, OTP at S.T.C. (Smoking Tobacco & Cigars) – The Netherlands
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Managed key distributor and retail accounts for a global tobacco producer; opened new category and built market presence.

Education

MSc Marketing & Communication at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
BSc HR at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
BSc Music at Hellenic Conservatory
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Diploma in Negotiations at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

CSR School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Sustainability & ESG Management
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Digital Marketing
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
E-Digital Marketing & SoMe
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Theatre courses, Jazz vocals
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

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