Marketing Across Uncertainty | Lessons from the Deloitte Global Roundtable with Nestlé, Saucony, Zurich Insurance and

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In a world of constant disruption and global uncertainty, how can marketing leaders keep their teams focused, inspired, and moving forward? In this week’s episode, recorded live at the Deloitte Digital Apartment during the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, Jim welcomes four senior marketing leaders who share how they lead with resilience, creativity, and conviction across industries and borders. Mélanie Brinbaum, Chief Marketing Officer of Nestlé Zone Europe // With a career spanning some of the world’s most iconic consumer brands, Mélanie has led marketing at Nespresso and KitKat and held senior roles at Coty, Procter & Gamble, and L’Oréal. Today, she is steering Nestlé’s European portfolio through a period of rapid consumer change—balancing tradition with innovation. Daniele Calderoni, Global Head of Brand Marketing at Zurich Insurance // At Zurich, Daniele is reshaping perceptions of what insurance means to customers, emphasizing trust, purpose, and relevance. Her decade at Mars equipped her with a deep understanding of how brands create enduring emotional connections—a skill she now brings to an industry not always known for its human touch. Scott Mager, U.S.