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The FMCG Guys

The FMCG Guys

Written by: Dwyer Partners
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The leading Consumer Goods and Retail Podcast in Europe and Beyond. We speak with senior leaders and industry luminaries to go deep into some of the most significant burning topics in the industry, leadership experiences, careers and the stories in between.Dwyer Partners SL Economics Management Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • 298. Gentiane Barret, Global Head of Media eCommerce and Content Live in Barcelona: An Industry Outside, In-housing, Bold Moves, Digital Shelf, Retail Media
    Jan 24 2026

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V43RZy5M1Bw

    Gentiane Barret is the Global Head of Media eCommerce and Content at Consumer Health Leader Opella (former Sanofi Consumer Healthcare). An unusual leader in our industry, having worked at the likes of Google and Bain & Company prior, she joins Daniel live from his Barcelona office to speak about her bold approach to building digital capabilities, Retail Media and much more.

    Tune in to hear about:

    • How her unorthodox background (within Consumer Goods) has shaped her "change agent" role
    • Adapting to different company cultures and working styles (in Tech, Consulting and Big OTC)
    • How she took the bold approach of in-housing Media
    • Her point of view on eRetail Media and Digital Shelf

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    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/

    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/

    Audio Mixing by Modest Ferrer
    Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian

    Disclaimer
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The FMCG Guys (Dwyer Partners SL) or its partners. The FMCG Guys make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information discussed, and accept no responsibility for any decisions or outcomes based on this content. Listeners are encouraged to seek their own professional advice before acting on any of the topics covered.

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    58 mins
  • 297. Charles Waters, President International at Revlon Live in Barcelona: A Beauty Revival, Managing a Chapter 11, Entrepreneur to Corporate, Cultural Relevance
    Jan 21 2026

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NZl3R8U19yM

    Charles Waters the President of International at Beauty Icon Revlon. With an interesting personal story, having grown up in Barcelona with an English background (as the name indicates), we sit with him at their Barcelona office to speak about how he's built his career, stayed loyal and now is aiming for a big comeback after some troubled years that included filing Chapter 11.

    Tune in to hear about:

    • How he started his career being an entrepreneur and then going corporate
    • Growing through the ranks up to the C-Level through changing geographies and functions
    • Revlon's revival and growth plans after going through Chapter 11
    • The beauty category and what makes Revlon special, namely its heritage and pioneering spirit
    • Positioning their key brands into cultural relevance
    • Talent acquisition with a Headquarter in Barcelona

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    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/

    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/

    Audio Mixing by Modest Ferrer
    Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian

    Disclaimer
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The FMCG Guys (Dwyer Partners SL) or its partners. The FMCG Guys make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information discussed, and accept no responsibility for any decisions or outcomes based on this content. Listeners are encouraged to seek their own professional advice before acting on any of the topics covered.

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    46 mins
  • 296. Lavinia Capresi, Senior Marketing Director EMEA at Habsro: Play Communities, Selling to Kids and "Kidults", Toys after COVID, Board Games
    Jan 14 2026

    Lavinia Capresi is the Senior Marketing Director EMEA at Toys Leader Hasbro. Now looking after their Fashion and Preschool portfolio, she joins Christine and Daniel to share her journey at the company across local (Italy) and regional Marketing roles, her passion for board games, how communities are boosting the category, how they approach their consumers (kids and adults) and more.

    Tune in to hear about:
    - Lavinia's Marketing Career
    - Curiosities about the Toy category
    - COVID's impact on toys and play in general
    - How to cater to different audiences
    - How marketing has changed and balancing performance and brand building

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    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/

    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/

    Audio Mixing by Modest Ferrer
    Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian

    Disclaimer
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The FMCG Guys (Dwyer Partners SL) or its partners. The FMCG Guys make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information discussed, and accept no responsibility for any decisions or outcomes based on this content. Listeners are encouraged to seek their own professional advice before acting on any of the topics covered.

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    41 mins
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