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Sarah S

Chief Brand Specialist | Global Brand Strategist & Narrative Builder

About Me

I’m a senior brand strategist and fractional brand leader with 15+ years of experience helping organizations define who they are, what they stand for, and how they show up consistently across every touchpoint. I partner with founders, executives, and leadership teams to shape compelling brand narratives, develop full-funnel brand strategies, and align creative execution with long-term business objectives. My work sits at the intersection of strategic foresight and creative innovation—spanning brand positioning, storytelling, integrated campaigns, and brand system development. I’ve led and advised brands across healthcare, consumer goods, and purpose-driven organizations, guiding initiatives such as rebrands, category expansion, market launches, and brand restages across international markets. I’m deeply comfortable collaborating with creative teams and agencies, establishing clear brand frameworks (messaging, tone of voice, visual identity), and ensuring coherence across digital, content, social, and paid channels. As a fractional partner, I bring senior-level clarity, structure, and brand leadership—helping teams build brands that resonate emotionally, differentiate meaningfully, and support sustainable growth.

Jurisdiction

France | Spain | Portugal | Italy | Greece | Cyprus | Albania | Croatia | Bulgaria | Romania | Germany | United Kingdom | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia | Oman | Kuwait | Qatar | Bahrain | Lebanon | Jordan | Syria

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Marketing Strategy Consultant | Brand Development & Digital InnovationIndependent Marketing Consultant
2023 - Present

• Led brand and campaign strategy engagements for early-stage and growing businesses, defining brand positioning, narrative frameworks, and go-to-market storytelling aligned with business objectives. • Designed integrated brand and campaign frameworks spanning content, CRM, digital, and paid channels, ensuring consistency across the full customer journey. • Partnered with founders and leadership teams to translate strategic vision into clear messaging systems, creative direction, and launch playbooks. • Leveraged AI-driven insights and social listening to refine brand messaging, localize narratives, and strengthen audience resonance across markets. • Developed end-to-end brand and launch playbooks, from strategic positioning and tone of voice to creative asset direction and digital activation.

Regional Marketing ManagerJohnson & Johnson
2020 - 2023

• Led 360° brand and marketing strategy across France, Spain, and Italy, integrating digital, social, influencer, and retail channels to drive brand awareness and audience engagement. • Defined creative campaign platforms and Go-to-Market frameworks for 8+ product launches, ensuring locally resonant storytelling aligned with global brand vision. • Acted as a strategic partner to content, PR, digital, and sales teams to deliver culturally relevant brand campaigns, exceeding engagement KPIs by +15%. • Collaborated with global brand teams to lead brand restages for Listerine and Johnson’s Baby, strengthening positioning and increasing market share by +2pp across 18 EMEA markets.

Regional Senior Portfolio ManagerJohnson & Johnson
2016 - 2019

• Led regional brand strategy and portfolio direction, delivering +28% growth through digital-first brand campaigns that exceeded engagement benchmarks by +38%. • Spearheaded category expansion and brand positioning initiatives in pharmacy and paediatric skincare, aligning brand narratives across medical, retail, and consumer audiences. • Partnered with global creative and medical teams to define scientifically grounded, consumer-centric brand messaging, ensuring consistency and credibility across EMEA markets. • Oversaw regional brand investment and media prioritization, optimizing ROI while strengthening long-term brand equity.

Regional Brand ManagerJohnson & Johnson
2013 - 2016

Regional Brand ManagerMondelēz International
2010 - 2013

Assistant Brand ManagerTransmed
2010 - 2010

Senior Communication ExecutiveAGA ADK Advertising and Marketing
2007 - 2010

Restaurant ManagerCafe de Prague
2005 - 2007

Education

Degree of BA: Dual Degree Psychology & Business AdministrationThe American University of Beirut (AUB)
2002 - 2007

Skills

Core skills0
Languages3

Languages

English
Arabic
French