Unilever’s potential exit from its Foods division could reshape Big Food, triggering supply‑chain shifts, leadership changes, and major competitive realignment.
With a strong business foundation in FMCG with Procter & Gamble and Executive search, Oleksandr Melnykov has gained profound expertise in business and people management, project management, talent assessment and development. He has built a strong track record related to organizational improvement, business strategy development, new business units’ creation and combines this background with business acumen to help clients form strategies and recruit top-tier leaders.
Professional Focus
- Over 15 years’ experience in recruitment and talent acquisition focusing on C-level placements in a range of functions including business development, commercial, sales, and HR.
- Deep expertise in the consumer and retail sector, particularly FMCG and other categories within consumer products and various retail channels.
- Broad commercial expertise including business strategy development, cross-functional team leadership, operational efficiency, sales and marketing.
Business Expertise
- 5+ years in executive search
- 14 years in FMCG with Procter & Gamble, working in sales, shopper and customer marketing, distributor operations and key account management.
- 5 years in Banking.
Additional Expertise
- Consumer Products – FMCG
- Commercial and Sales
- Business Development & Export
- Human Resources
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master's degree with honours in International Economic Relations from Oles Honchar Dnipro National University
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