Sharp commercial thinking.
Independent perspective.
Practical advice you can act on.
Experience that challenges thinking. Perspective that opens possibilities.
Independent commercial advice, practical insight and fresh perspectives for businesses and people navigating important decisions.
From FMCG commercial strategy and product launches to small business challenges, leadership, workplace culture and career development, I help people see things differently, explore opportunities and make better-informed decisions.
How I can help
Commercial Reviews
Protect your P&L before you invest
From product launches and category expansion to channel strategies, customer plans and significant commercial investment, important decisions can have a lasting impact on business performance.
I bring over 20 years of FMCG industry experience, including 15 years at Unilever, to help you challenge assumptions, identify potential risks and opportunities, and consider the bigger picture before committing significant resources.
Whether you need a focused, once-off review of a specific commercial challenge or ongoing advisory support, I provide independent thinking grounded in real FMCG experience.
A Taste of Corporate Life
Thrive in the Corporate World
Drawing on real workplace experience, A Taste of Corporate Life shares practical lessons and honest perspectives to help graduates and early-career professionals better understand the realities of working life.
Experience when you need it.
Not every business need fits into a defined service. I’m also available for fractional engagements short term or long term, drawing on my extensive experience -view my LinkedIn profile for more information.
Whether you need part-time support, help with a specific project or an experienced perspective to move something forward, we can explore an arrangement that works for your business.
Engagements are tailored to the requirements, scope and duration of the work.
About Monica
A different perspective can make all the difference.
Having worked across large organisations, the wider FMCG industry and smaller businesses, I bring a broad perspective on commercial decisions, business challenges and the people behind them.
I have more than 20 years of experience across FMCG and commercial business environments, including 15 years at Unilever.
My experience spans category management, shopper marketing, commercial strategy and route to market. During my career, I've worked alongside sales teams, marketers, category managers, retailers and agency partners, contributing to more than 100 product innovations across multiple categories, brands and channels.
My experience extends beyond Unilever and corporate FMCG. I've worked in retail marketing, been involved in e-commerce, built and operated my own businesses and supported growing businesses internationally. These experiences have given me an understanding of the realities of business at different stages, from navigating complex commercial decisions to making the most of limited time and resources.
Today, I bring these different experiences together through commercial advisory, small business support, talks and culture transformation work.
I'm particularly interested in exploring ideas, challenging conventional thinking and making complex things easier to understand. I believe there is often another perspective worth considering, and sometimes seeing something differently is all it takes to move forward.
I'm also the author of A Taste of Corporate Life, sharing practical lessons and observations about leadership, career development and the realities of the workplace.
20+ years of experience | 15 years at Unilever | 100+ product innovations skus
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Let's start a conversation
Whether you're working through a business challenge, exploring a new idea or looking for a fresh perspective, I'd be happy to hear from you.
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