Clarity and Leadership in Modern Brand Building

Senior Marketing Leader | Brand & Growth Strategist

Built for complexity, guided by judgment.

Leadership shaped by complexity

Marielle des Etages, leadership perspective informed by global markets

I am a senior marketing leader with global experience across the Caribbean, the United States, and Europe. My work centers on strengthening brand relevance and aligning teams to move forward with purpose in complex, competitive, and regulated environments.

With more than a decade leading brand strategy, innovation, and omni-channel execution, I help teams simplify complexity and focus on what matters most. I’m known for calm, intentional leadership that balances creative judgment with commercial discipline.

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Portrait of Marielle des Etages, senior marketing executive

What defines my work

  • Bringing consumer insights into strategic brand focus

  • Strengthening team performance and cross-functional collaboration

  • Creating simplicity where complexity clouds decision-making

  • Guiding brands toward relevance, scale, and resilience

  • Making disciplined, thoughtful decisions in high-stakes environments

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“Marielle is driven by insight, puts others at ease, and collaborates well across matrix organizations and cultural lines. I was particularly impressed with her ability to influence others, remove barriers to forward progress, and lead through ambiguity.”

— Laney Vaughan, Brand Strategy Executive

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A selection of reflections exploring how judgment, context, and leadership intersect in complex environments.