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
2025.01 - 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
2023.01 - 2024.12
- 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
2016.12 - 2022.12
- 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
2012.01 - 2016.12
AH Division Manager of Baltics Belarus & Ukraine
Pfizer Lithuania
Vilnius
2011.06 - 2012.01
AH Division Manager of Baltic States & Belarus
Pfizer Lithuania
Vilnius
2006.12 - 2011.06
Education
MBA - Executive Studies
ISM University of Economics and Mangement
2006.01 - 2008.01
PhD - Biomedicines sciences
Lithuanian Veterinary Academy
2001.01 - 2004.01
Master - Biologist
Vilnius University
1988.01 - 1993.07
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
2025.01 - Current
Regional Director CEES
Zoetis Hu
2023.01 - 2024.12
Regional Director Russia & CIS
Zoetis Russia
2016.12 - 2022.12
General Manager and Cluster Lead Poland & Baltics
Zoetis Polska
2012.01 - 2016.12
AH Division Manager of Baltics Belarus & Ukraine
Pfizer Lithuania
2011.06 - 2012.01
AH Division Manager of Baltic States & Belarus
Pfizer Lithuania
2006.12 - 2011.06
MBA - Executive Studies
ISM University of Economics and Mangement
2006.01 - 2008.01
PhD - Biomedicines sciences
Lithuanian Veterinary Academy
2001.01 - 2004.01
Master - Biologist
Vilnius University
1988.01 - 1993.07
Executive Management -
INSEAD
/2024 -
Impactful Communication -
Speakeasy
/2024 -