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Kristina Garlaite

Dublin,Ireland

Summary

Over 20 years of strategic and operational leadership experience, including 17 years as General Manager across various countries and teams of up to 100 members. Demonstrated success in achieving exceptional financial results and managing P&L effectively. Expertise in team management, strategic decision-making, and business acumen, with a strong focus on organizational effectiveness and learning agility. Proven ability to handle multiple complex projects under tight deadlines while delivering high-quality, value-added outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Category Management Lead, Ruminants (COE)

Zoetis
Dublin
01.2025 - Current
  • Spearheaded category strategy development for commercialised brands internationally.
  • Developed core assets, value proposition, and key messages for primary brands and category.
  • Coordinated and guided commercial activities across international markets.
  • Provided strategic guidance while partnering with COE teams.

Regional Director CEES

Zoetis Hu
Budapest, Hungary
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Led cross-functional teams, driving project success.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through effective delegation of tasks.
  • Achieved operational excellence by implementing effective business plans.
  • Drove revenue growth by capitalising on emerging market trends.

Regional Director Russia & CIS

Zoetis Russia
Moscow, Russia
12.2016 - 12.2022
  • Responsibility of Business results (`~100 M$)
  • Managing P&L
  • Leading different entities in the same region
  • Proactively managing government & regulatory relationships
  • Driving alignment across in country functions & businesses
  • Partnering with all support functions
  • Creation and building a high-performing team

General Manager and Cluster Lead Poland & Baltics

Zoetis Polska
Warsaw
01.2012 - 12.2016

AH Division Manager of Baltics Belarus & Ukraine

Pfizer Lithuania
Vilnius
06.2011 - 01.2012

AH Division Manager of Baltic States & Belarus

Pfizer Lithuania
Vilnius
12.2006 - 06.2011

Education

MBA - Executive Studies

ISM University of Economics and Mangement
01.2006 - 01.2008

PhD - Biomedicines sciences

Lithuanian Veterinary Academy
01.2001 - 01.2004

Master - Biologist

Vilnius University
01.1988 - 07.1993

Executive Management -

INSEAD
/2024 -

Impactful Communication -

Speakeasy
/2024 -

Skills

  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Business process improvement
  • Operational efficiency
  • Time management strategies
  • Leadership and management

Languages

Lithuanian
Russian
English
Polish

Custom

References available upon request

Timeline

Category Management Lead, Ruminants (COE)

Zoetis
01.2025 - Current

Regional Director CEES

Zoetis Hu
01.2023 - 12.2024

Regional Director Russia & CIS

Zoetis Russia
12.2016 - 12.2022

General Manager and Cluster Lead Poland & Baltics

Zoetis Polska
01.2012 - 12.2016

AH Division Manager of Baltics Belarus & Ukraine

Pfizer Lithuania
06.2011 - 01.2012

AH Division Manager of Baltic States & Belarus

Pfizer Lithuania
12.2006 - 06.2011

MBA - Executive Studies

ISM University of Economics and Mangement
01.2006 - 01.2008

PhD - Biomedicines sciences

Lithuanian Veterinary Academy
01.2001 - 01.2004

Master - Biologist

Vilnius University
01.1988 - 07.1993

Executive Management -

INSEAD
/2024 -

Impactful Communication -

Speakeasy
/2024 -

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