Emily Rubner

Head of Portfolio & Product Innovation @Lick

London, GB

I set the strategic direction for product portfolio across categories, customer types and geographies, translating brand ambition into scalable innovation roadmaps. Oversee all facets of the product development lifecycle, encompassing consumer insights, product ideation, competitor analysis, market positioning, design specifications, manufacturing, supply chain logistics, market strategy whilst ensuring financial objectives are met. Formulate and execute project roadmaps and timelines to ensure the delivery of technical and business requirements within approved budget and timeline. Cultivate high-performing team dynamics by leading regular team meetings, fostering open communication, nurturing motivation, accountability and adeptly resolving conflicts. Drive projects and project teams proactively, fostering innovative problem-solving, converting uncertainty into actionable plans, challenging assumptions, mitigating risks, escalating issues and advocating for prompt decision-making. Effectively engage C-Suite senior executives and key stakeholders to maintain alignment throughout the development process and to ensure sound business decisions by providing options, recommendations and rationale.

Chelsea College of Art and Design - University of the Arts London

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)