The Marketing Society welcomes Claire Pinel and Stuart La Brooy to its leadership in Singapore
The Marketing Society has announced new leadership updates in its Singapore hub as part of ongoing efforts to inspire, accelerate, and unite a community of leading marketers. These changes aim to strengthen marketing’s positive impact across the Asia-Pacific region.
They have welcomed two additions to its Singapore board – Claire Pinel, Senior Director, Frontline Marketing & Portfolio Lead, ASEAN & South Pacific, The Coca-Cola Company and Stuart La Brooy, Chief Marketing Officer and SVP, Sephora SEA, Oceania & India (LVMH).
Pinel is a passionate senior marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in local, regional and global roles for FMCG companies such as Unilever, Danone, and The Coca-Cola Company. An excellent business partner and team builder who loves developing diverse & multi-cultural talents and leading cross-functional networks, she has a proven record of delivering business growth through building loved brands and managing portfolio across categories in mature, emerging & developing markets.
“I am thrilled to join The Marketing Society Singapore board and to work alongside esteemed colleagues. Our collective efforts will undoubtedly elevate the marketing landscape and create new opportunities for marketers to thrive,” said Pinel.
La Brooy oversees marketing, customer satisfaction, and loyalty, and furthering Sephora’s commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion objectives. He is passionate about leveraging innovation to keep the brand’s omnichannel experience cutting edge, growing and creating value for the beauty community, while strengthening Sephora as a global brand icon while also embracing local beauty culture and shopper needs and doubling down on diversity.
La Brooy said: “I’m honoured to join The Marketing Society board, working alongside such a distinguished group of marketing experts and leaders from across the industry. I look forward to working with and supporting The Marketing Society’s efforts to educate and mentor the next generation of marketing leaders and recognize and celebrate the incredible work happening in our region.”
Matthias Blume steps down as a board member and will relocate to Australia this June to take on a new role as Vice President and General Manager – Alcoholic Ready to Drink Beverages at The Coca-Cola Company.
Gita De Beer, Singapore Chair, said: “I’m proud to welcome Claire Pinel and Stuart La Brooy to the Singapore board. With their arrival, the board now brings together voices from both B2B and B2C spheres, across marketing and finance—reflecting the breadth and diversity of the industry, and the region we serve. I’m excited for what’s ahead and cannot wait to see how we shift our creative gears with new thinking and fresh ideas. With this group, we’re in a strong position to keep growing, supporting, and championing the marketing community in Singapore and beyond.”
The new leaders share a commitment to embracing change and promoting innovation, inclusivity, and excellence across their roles. Together, they will create new opportunities for marketers to thrive, ensuring The Marketing Society remains a driving force for transformation and growth.
Current board members of The Marketing Society Singapore include:
· Amrita Randhawa, CEO, Publicis Groupe Southeast Asia
· Cindy Tan, Managing Director, Global Clients, Meta
· Erica Kerner, MD, Global Head of Sponsorship & Events, Standard Chartered Bank
· Lex Bradshaw-Zanger, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer SAPMENA, L’Oréal Groupe
· Lynette Pang, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, National Arts Council
· Severine Vauleron, Global Brand Vice President, Unilever (Lux)
· Siew Ting Foo, Transformational Growth Leader and Author
· Sohil Tiwari, Chief Financial Officer, ex-Mastercard
· Xiaowei Liu, Asia Director, World Energy Council