Vitaly Plyusch

Vitaly Plyusch has extensive experience in leadership roles within major multinational companies. Currently serving as General Director and Commercial Director at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since August 2011, Plyusch oversees a diversified household goods company listed on the Fortune 500, managing well-known brands such as Remington and Black&Decker. Prior experience includes strategic roles at GSK from 2005 to 2011, where Plyusch established and led the national key accounts department in Russia, significantly enhancing the company's market position in pharma and healthcare. Previous positions also include National Key Account Manager at Diageo and key account roles at Bacardi, focusing on the retail and HORECA channels. Plyusch's career began at Schweppes as a Sales Representative and progressed through various sales and marketing roles, including Sales & Marketing Manager at Altia Plc. Plyusch holds an MBA from Moscow International Higher Business School MIRBIS and has pursued further education at institutions including London Metropolitan University, the American Institute of Business and Economics, the University of Helsinki, and Moscow Pedagogical State University.