MMI - Maritime and Mercantile International
Svetlana Zolotykh is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in the beauty and retail sectors. Currently serving as the Marketing Manager at MMI - Maritime and Mercantile International since February 2023, Svetlana previously held significant positions at SEPHORA from September 2010 to July 2022, including Senior Category Merchandiser for Skincare & Haircare and Sephora Brand Product Manager. In these roles, Svetlana managed a diverse portfolio of brands, developed comprehensive omnichannel marketing strategies, and optimized sales performance across multiple regions. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Management and Finance, and a Bachelor's degree in Sciences de gestion from Université Paris Dauphine - PSL.
MMI - Maritime and Mercantile International
As a subsidiary of the Emirates Group, Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI) is a dynamic marketing, sales and distribution organisation committed to delivering and enjoying sustainable growth by achieving leadership through delivering excellence across chosen beverage categories and markets. Headquartered in Dubai, MMI and its associates hold the number one alcohol distributor position in the UAE and Oman, and possess significant travel retail experience through supplying leading duty free retailers in the region and as the operator of Duty Free Dubai Ports. In addition, MMI has initiated overseas joint ventures with local partners in Zanzibar, the Maldives, and Thailand. MMI has business in 42 countries across four key geographical regions, East Africa, Gulf & Middle East, Indian Ocean and South East Asia. MMI’s long standing operation in the market gives a unique understanding and respect for both the cultural differences and common interests in this region’s diverse society. At every interaction with MMI’s portfolio, events and outlets, the company strives to bring more to the lives of customers and consumers, through innovations such as the award winning Le Clos fine wines and luxury spirits retail concept.