Katarzyna Witkowska

Experience

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  Lingo & Berlitz

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  English and Business English Trainer, Translator
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  Trefl S.A.

  Jul 2010 - Oct 2023

  ▪ Formulation and implementation of product development strategies ▪ Formulating assumptions for research and development agendas, product implementation, responsibility for market commercialization ▪ Development and improvement of project processes ▪ Formulation of missions, visions, and product roadmaps for strategic initiatives ▪ Business development with licensing partners ▪ Managing risks associated with new product development ▪ Fomulation and execution of annual publishing plans, with accountability for revenue results ▪ Monitoring and managing the performance of individual products and the entire category ▪ Managing the current product portfolio in terms of its breadth, competitiveness, and market efficiency ▪ Monitoring and managing category performance (also in relation to KPIs) ▪ Establishing collaboration with new reputable suppliers ▪ Purchase negotiations and budget management ▪ Leading cross-functional teams ▪ Translating overarching business strategies into specific product features/solutions ▪ Identifying potential perspectives for product development, analyzing industry trends, and market conditions ▪ Managing the product life cycle from conception to implementation ▪ Ensuring adherence to timelines and desired quality levels ▪ Optimizing costs, time, and budget ▪ Monitoring and delivering comprehensive reports on selected product metrics

  • Head of Product Development (R&D & Licensing)

    Jul 2019 - Oct 2023

  • Category Manager

    Apr 2014 - Jul 2019

  • Product Manager

    Jul 2010 - Apr 2014
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  Empik Group

  Feb 2024 - now

  Tworzenie i implementacja strategii rozwoju asortymentu dla marki własnej (retail & e-com) ▪ Rozwój biznesu z dostawcami globalnymi ▪ Negocjacje ▪ Zakupy ▪ Zarządzanie budżetem ▪ P&L ▪ Team leading ▪ Tworzenie i implementacja strategii rozwoju asortymentu dla marki własnej (retail & e-com) ▪ Rozwój biznesu z dostawcami globalnymi ▪ Negocjacje ▪ Zakupy ▪ Zarządzanie budżetem ▪ P&L

  • Group Category Manager

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Senior Category Manager

    Feb 2024 - Aug 2024