Hilary Strong

Hilary Strong is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at smol, a boutique brand consultancy.12 With over 20 years of experience in brand management, Hilary has worked with major global brands such as ESPN, Unilever, Diageo, Coca-Cola, and Pearson.1

Career Highlights

• Current Role: CMO at smol since 20201
• Previous Positions:
  • Founder and Director at the brandbean (2008-2020)1
  • Global Brand Development Director for Knorr at Unilever (2004-2008)1
  • Senior Brand Manager for Flora at Unilever (1999-2004)1
  • Unilever Graduate Trainee (1996-1999)1

Education

• Business Sustainability Management, University of Cambridge1
• BSc in Management and Physiology, University of Leeds1
• Attended Alleyn's School in London1

Achievements at smol

Under Hilary's leadership, smol has gained significant exposure for its products, eliminating tens of thousands of tonnes of plastics and carbon from production.35

Professional Network

• Reports to: Nick Green, Co-Founder1
• Direct report: Mihaela Mateescu, Head of Performance Marketing1
• Collaborates with: Lee Rowley (CFO), Neil Campbell (Chief Growth Officer), Alice Edwards (Head of Supply Chain)1

Hilary Strong is based in Spain and can be found on LinkedIn under the username hilary-strong-14772a15.4