Debbie Rix, previous VP & General Manager of Global Consumer Goods at Kao Corporation
Perhaps the biggest, boldest and bravest career move to make?
Debbie describes it as a leap of faith, taking a big risk moving from an area you’re thriving and successful in, to a role where you’re really at the forefront of a business’ success and figuring it out as you go!
It’s the ultimate career goal for a lot of ambitious FMCG marketing and commercial leaders, but knowing when, where and how to get there can be difficult to navigate.
Thanks Debbie Rix for taking the time to share your experience and insights working for amazing companies such as Kao Corporation and Revlon, a pleasure and lots of value for anyone looking to make this move.
Debbie started her career in marketing and spent the past 20+ years in a range of functional leadership and GM roles covering EMEA and North America, most recently General Manager for the UK & France at Kao.
In this episode we cover:
- Debbie’s career and how she got to where she is today
- How she navigated the transitions from marketing to general management at the various stages of her career
- The key skills & experience that have been fundamental for her longer term success in general management
- The different paths to general management, and choosing the right time to make this transition in your career
- How to maximise your chances of success in the first year in general management
- Her advice to a younger-self looking to become a leader in the FMCG space today
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If you're an ambitious FMCG leader looking to develop your own career, teams and business, this is for you.
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