Saatchi & SaatchiSr. VP Global Planning Director
Feb. 2013 - Dec. 2014New York, NYStrategic lead for Mead Johnson global infant formula business in North America, LATAM and Asia. Feedback from S. Bereti, VP Global Brand Equity & Innovation, Mead Johnson: "Since joining the team, Ellen has become very active and enages as the global strategic planner, particularly as it relates to key innovation projects. She is a very strong partner interpreting insights from qualitative work and crafting concepts. She has been extremely helpful in facilitating and brainstorming claims, as well as writing them. The innovation team provides very positive feedback on Ellen's responsiveness and the value she brings no only from her category knowledge but also her Spanish lanauge skills. Most recdently, her contribution to super premium communication was extremely useful in helping influence the direction of future creative work in Asia. Overll, her input to the communication work related to innovation is well appreciated and she is very much viewed as part of the team." From S&S SVP Global Account Director: "I wanted to quickly thank you for all the hard work and dedication that went into the global workshop session this week. These workshops are no easy task, and the client was thrilled. I especially want to thank you for maneuvering through the clear tension in the room today. You maintained your professionalism throughout and we came out on the other end with actionable results. As always, your expertise, drive, enthusiasm and leadership are integral to the success of these sessions. Thank you, thank you!." Feedback on mentoring/teaching skills from S&S Junior Planner: "Just wanted to say thank you for today - no one has ever sat me down as a junior planner and really "taught" me positioning statements with a formula and a real explanation. It's been mostly me going with my gut..."