With over three decades of experience, Nadja’s career has spanned across the globe. Prior to joining SS+K, she was Global CMO of VICE Media Group, where she oversaw enterprise brand strategy. Previously, she was Executive Partner and WPP Team Leader for Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, where she led brand transformation for Unilever across beauty and personal care — focusing specifically on Dove — and led behavior change for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation globally. She also led brand work for American Express, LG Electronics, IKEA North America, Coca-Cola, Siemens and Safaricom/Vodafone. In 2014, she was promoted to CEO of Ogilvy Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, where she managed business across the continent.
Nadja’s leadership is characterized by her belief in the power of brands to be brave and make a real change, especially during tumultuous times. She advocates for a problem-solving approach that leans into her digital and global expertise.
Among her many accolades and recognitions, she received AdColor’s Legend Award for excellence in advertising, media and communications, was recognized in 2019 and 2022 as one of Savoy Magazine’s top 100 Women in Corporate America, and was named to AdAge’s European leaders list.
