Nicole Gillard

Experience

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  Unilever Australia

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1997

  Brand Manager

  Joined on Management Trainee Scheme. Program provides rotational roles in various functions for 6 month periods. Roles included Marketing (Sydney) , transferred to NZ (Sales), returned to Sydney to work in logistics (planning factory production and exports)and then promoted to Brand Manager Laundry.

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  Arnott's Biscuit Ltd

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2005

  Category Director
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  Coca-Cola

  Sept 2005 - Mar 2014

  Director Marketing Portfolio, Strategy & Capability Greater China

  Sept 2005 - July 2008 (Group Marketing Director Stills Platform for Asia Pacific) - based in Hong KongJuly 2008 - March 2014 (Director Marketing Portfolio, Strategy & Capability) - based in shanghai

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  Business Strategy & Marketing Consultant

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2020

  Business Strategy & Marketing Consultant
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  Executive Advantage

  Mar 2020 - now

  Founder Executive Advantage

  At Executive Advantage, we understand the complexities of leadership and the challenges that come with it. We identify opportunities for growth and development, enabling leaders to become more effective and, ultimately, more successful. Our tailored programs can assist you in enhancing your leadership behaviours, overcoming new challenges, striving to reach new heights or addressing periods of career stagnation.Our wholistic approach to executive coaching will help you to explore your inner and outer self, while supporting you to develop strategies designed to see you achieve your goals.At Executive Advantage we provide coaching and development in;- Vision and strategy- Stakeholder management- Leading people- Leading through change and uncertainty- Career transition- Achieving greater health, balance and fulfilmentMY BACKGROUNDRaised in Sydney and now based in Melbourne, I have over 25 years of experience working in senior roles at Unilever, Arnott’s and Coca-Cola. During this time, I spent a decade living and working in Greater China. This experience provided me with a wonderful insight into work and life in the Asia Pacific region.The various companies that I have worked for and the different roles that I have performed have seen me develop a unique perspective on business, cultures and leadership. I have a passion for marketing, brand strategy, business development, innovation and capability building. This experience, coupled with an Accreditation in Executive Coaching from The Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL), enables me to provide a powerful combination of coaching and mentoring to help you to develop practical, effective strategies that will drive positive, sustainable high performance for both yourself and your organisation. Show less