Maria Chilewicz

Maria Chilewicz has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Maria is currently working as the Head of Brand Management at Who Gives A Crap since January 2023. In their role, they lead Brand Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Business Management, Business Development, and Brand Strategy.

Before joining Who Gives A Crap, Maria took a sabbatical in 2022 at Life from August to December.

Prior to their sabbatical, they worked at Dollar Shave Club from August 2020 to July 2022. Maria held multiple positions during their tenure, including Vice President and Head of Brand Management, Senior Director of Brand Management, and Director of Brand Management. Their responsibilities at Dollar Shave Club included Innovation, Brand Building, Brand Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, and Brand Management.

Maria also has experience working at Coty, where they served as Brand Director for OPI Global from April 2018 to July 2020. Maria then took on the role of Brand Director for Clairol Professional and Wella (Global and NA) from September 2016 to April 2018. During their time at Coty, they focused on brand building, consumer insights, strategic planning, and digital strategy.

Their earlier experience includes roles at Procter & Gamble, where they held various positions such as Brand Director, Senior Brand Manager, and Marketing Manager. Maria worked on brands like Clairol Professional and Wella, both globally and in North America. Maria also had an internship in Digital Marketing during their time at Procter & Gamble.

Maria began their career at Netopsystems as a marketer for a software start-up and later worked as a Digital Marketing intern at AIB, where they focused on online banking.

Overall, Maria Chilewicz has a strong background in Brand Management, Marketing, and Strategy, with experience in diverse industries and leading cross-functional teams.

Maria Chilewicz has a Masters in International Management from ESCP Business School. Maria also participated in the Erasmus exchange program at Leibniz Universität Hannover, where they studied International Management. Additionally, they have a Masters in International Business from Poznan University of Economics and Business. Maria has obtained certifications in Mastering Design Thinking from MIT Sloan School of Management in 2022.