Ivan Pukan

Ivan Pukan is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience across various industries, currently serving as Chief Consumer Marketing Officer at Sun Wave Pharma since April 2022. At Sun Wave Pharma, Ivan focuses on developing Direct to Consumer (D2C) strategies to enhance brand share and category growth in Romania and the surrounding region. As co-founder of the start-up Brain Drink, Ivan is leading the launch of a systemic daily brain nutrition drink in the USA. Previous roles include Global Walmark Marketing Lead at STADA Group, Chief Marketing Officer at Walmark, and Global Senior Consumer Innovator at Britvic Soft Drinks plc, where Ivan achieved significant innovations and market introductions. Ivan's career also includes key positions at Molson Coors Europe, CVC Capital Partners, Tchibo, Mondelēz International, and Intersnack Group, showcasing a strong background in strategic marketing, innovation, and brand development. Ivan holds a Master’s degree in Medical Electronics from Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave.