Hi, I'm Sarah Malli, a seasoned marketing leader with over 15 years of international experience helping startups and established brands grow through innovative and data-driven strategies. I love building high-performing teams and crafting multi-channel campaigns that deliver measurable results. I thrive in dynamic environments and have worked across healthcare, FMCG, and lifestyle sectors. Whether advising early-stage startups or leading large hospital marketing teams, my focus is always on driving growth with creativity and strategic insight.

Sarah Malli

Hi, I'm Sarah Malli, a seasoned marketing leader with over 15 years of international experience helping startups and established brands grow through innovative and data-driven strategies. I love building high-performing teams and crafting multi-channel campaigns that deliver measurable results. I thrive in dynamic environments and have worked across healthcare, FMCG, and lifestyle sectors. Whether advising early-stage startups or leading large hospital marketing teams, my focus is always on driving growth with creativity and strategic insight.

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Hi, I’m Sarah Malli, a seasoned marketing leader with over 15 years of international experience helping startups and established brands grow through innovative and data-driven strategies. I love building high-performing teams and crafting multi-channel campaigns that deliver measurable results.

I thrive in dynamic environments and have worked across healthcare, FMCG, and lifestyle sectors. Whether advising early-stage startups or leading large hospital marketing teams, my focus is always on driving growth with creativity and strategic insight.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Fractional CMO at Self Employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Advised early-stage startups and medium-sized companies on building scalable, customer-centric marketing strategies from the ground up, leading to a 20% increase in marketing ROI.
Deputy Head of Marketing at City Hospital Zurich
August 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Led and coached a cross-functional marketing team and managed external agency partners, fostering a collaborative environment with high accountability and clear strategic alignment. Managed large-scale marketing campaigns across offline and online channels with an annual budget of CHF 1.2M.
Senior Project Manager Marketing & Communication at City Hospital Zurich
August 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Built the hospital's brand and campaign strategy from the ground up. Drove year-over-year patient growth of 10% through targeted messaging and localized media planning. Launched Switzerland's first healthcare influencer campaign, increasing qualified job applications by 20%.
Project Manager Events & Promotions at Energy (Switzerland) AG
August 31, 2018 - July 31, 2025
Led major brand campaigns and sponsorships across offline and online channels. Organized large-scale event activations with up to 40,000 visitors, enhancing brand presence and boosting post-event Net Promoter Score by 15 points through memorable, high-quality experiences.
Project Manager Events, Fairs & Promotions at USP Partner AG
April 30, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Conceptualized and executed campaigns for brands such as Philips Beauty, Porsche, and Maserati, generating over 1,000 qualified leads through targeted, experience-driven activations.
Brand Manager Jack Daniel's & Agency Brands at Bacardi-Martini
June 30, 2015 - July 31, 2025
Developed and led annual marketing, brand, and content strategies across multiple platforms for on- and off-trade and direct-to-consumer audiences, resulting in a 15% increase in brand visibility and improved campaign engagement metrics. Planned and managed full-year marketing initiatives with CHF 1 million budget, delivering under budget by 8% and generating a 10–15% uplift in promotional-driven sales.
Trade Marketing Manager at Bacardi-Martini
September 30, 2014 - July 31, 2025
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and sales.
Junior Trade Marketing Manager at Bacardi-Martini
June 30, 2014 - July 31, 2025
Launched effective point-of-sale promotions to drive visibility and engagement.

Education

MAS Marketing Management at Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften
August 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Economics at Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz
September 1, 2009 - July 31, 2012

Qualifications

Chief Marketing Officer Executive Program
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, Life Sciences, Other