Natalia Kowalczyk
About Natalia Kowalczyk
Natalia Kowalczyk serves as the Chief Of Staff and Commercial Development Director for Europe at Brown-Forman, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in brand management and strategic development, she has held various roles within the company and previously worked in account management at notable advertising agencies.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Natalia Kowalczyk serves as the Chief Of Staff & Commercial Development Director Europe at Brown-Forman, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Amsterdam, North Holland, she leads the Amsterdam office and oversees strategic initiatives and team building. In her role, she provides special projects and strategic support to the President of Brown-Forman, focusing on identifying and prioritizing key issues. She also serves as a lead strategic partner to the Division President, concentrating on business strategy, planning, and collaboration.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Prior to her current role, Kowalczyk held several positions at Brown-Forman. She worked as the Jack Daniel's Super Premium Portfolio Brand Manager from 2016 to 2017 and as the Head of Super Premium Brands from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as the Senior Brand Marketing Manager for the Jack Daniel's Glass Portfolio from 2018 to 2019 and as the Senior Brand Marketing Manager for Jack Daniel's ON7, Honey, and Fire Tennessee Whiskey from 2017 to 2018. Her tenure at Brown-Forman has spanned multiple roles, primarily based in Sydney, Australia.
Professional Background in Advertising
Before joining Brown-Forman, Kowalczyk gained experience in the advertising industry. She worked at Arnold Worldwide as an Account Director from 2013 to 2014 in Sydney, Australia. Additionally, she held positions at M&C Saatchi as an Account Executive from 2011 to 2012 and at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide as an Account Manager from 2012 to 2013, both also in Sydney. This background in advertising provided her with a foundation in brand management and marketing strategies.
Educational Qualifications
Kowalczyk has a strong educational background with multiple degrees. She studied at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, where she achieved a Master in International Law (LLM) from 2008 to 2010 and a Master's degree in International Relations and Economics from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she attended ASERI (Postgraduate School of Economics) at the Catholic University of Sacro Cuore in Milan for a Master's degree in International Relations and Economics. She also holds a Master's degree in Law from Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach, where she studied from 2004 to 2010, and a Diploma in Business from the same university from 2009 to 2010.
Leadership and Strategic Contributions
As part of the European Executive Leadership Team at Brown-Forman, Kowalczyk plays a significant role in providing strategic and operational commercial direction to European market teams. She is responsible for developing strategies aimed at business growth, increasing profits, reducing costs, and optimizing investments. Her contributions are essential to the overall strategic planning and execution within the organization.