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NILSA SANTIAGO

NILSA SANTIAGO

Madrid

Summary

Experienced CDMO MEDIA DIRECTOR with over 19 years of expertise in brand development and marketing. Uses influence and negotiation skills to increase brand exposure. Builds positive, productive staff and client relationships for maximised performance and profit. Dynamic professional with expertise in team leadership, upskilling and mentoring, and change management. Proven track record in digital marketing, leveraging full funnel media strategies to drive performance and retail success. Skilled in public speaking, social listening, and e-commerce, with a strong focus on data and CRM integration. Passionate about content and entertainment, aiming to enhance brand advocacy through innovative social strategies.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education

Work history

CDMO MEDIA DIRECTOR

L'Oréal Spain & Portugal
Madrid
2025.03 - 2026.01
  • Orchestrated media vision for all brands, balancing short-term impact with long-term equity.
  • Drove adoption of AI tools to enhance media performance and activation across campaigns.
  • Led company-wide media transformation by redefining operating models and capabilities.
  • Managed internal and external stakeholders to ensure investment transparency and governance.
  • Guided a team of 25 experts, aligning strategic adaptation with Group vision across divisions.
  • Mentored team members to support career development within L'Oréal.
  • Promoted an expert-driven culture to enhance organisational agility and efficiency.

HEAD OF MEDIA & ADVOCACY

L'Oréal Luxe
Madrid
2020.01 - 2026.01
  • Directed media and advocacy transformation for top Iberian advertiser, enhancing collaboration with luxury brands and Go-To-Market teams.
  • Steered data-led media solutions, overseeing 80% of investment through Marketing Mix Modeling, ensuring ROI focus.
  • Led integrated B2B and B2C e-commerce strategies, achieving consistent ROAS >2 while increasing Average Order Value by +20%.
  • Provided strategic oversight for multi-brand e-sampling platform, managing execution team to boost Ratings & Reviews and User-Generated Content.
  • Mentored a team of 15 managers, fostering professional development and maintaining high innovation standards across media plans.

DIGITAL, DATA & ADVOCACY MANAGER

L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty Division
Madrid
2018.01 - 2020.01
  • Defined and implemented digital strategies for Vichy, Roger&Gallet, and CeraVe.
  • Optimised media investments through targeted precision advertising solutions.
  • Collaborated with local and international teams across marketing, finance, and e-commerce sectors.
  • Established data-sharing guidelines with stakeholders to enhance tracking and integration.
  • Developed best practices for programmatic advertising, SEM, CRM, and e-commerce initiatives.
  • Engaged magazines, influencers, and event planners to maximise campaign reach.
  • Managed a team of 3 specialists in digital strategy, social media, and advocacy.

CMO ROI & MEDIA MANAGER

L'Oréal CDMO Corporate Spain
Madrid
2014.01 - 2016.01
  • Consulted brands on implementing digital media campaigns, focusing on precision advertising strategies.
  • Introduced efficiency tools to measure digital campaign ROI through MMM and MTA methodologies.
  • Ensured adherence to precision advertising guidelines across the organisation while facilitating upskilling initiatives.

MEDIA PLANTER & BUYER

Publicis Media | Havas Media
Madrid
2007.01 - 2014.01

Developed and implemented digital and omnichannel media strategies for prominent clients.

  • Managed planning and buying processes for for major corporations: L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble, NIVEA, LVMH, AXA, Chrysler, KFC, and Electrolux.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Advertising, Public Relations

University of Puerto Rico
2000.01 - 2005.01

Advertising, Public Relations

University Complutense of Madrid

Integral Communications Master Degree - Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing

University Complutense of Madrid
2006.01 - 2016.01

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IAB Data & Programmatic Course
Spain

Research, media planning and buying in Spain

Spain Media Association
Spain
2010.01 - 2011.01

Special Speaker - The role of Social Media in the Beauty Industry

IE Instituto de Empresas
Madrid, Spain

Professor - How to develop a Digital Marketing strategy and paid media plan for luxury brands

Condenast College
Madrid, Spain
2021.01 - 2022.01

Professor - Main tools of Digital Marketing

Condenast College
Madrid, Spain
2021.01 - 2022.01

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Upskilling & Mentoring
  • Change Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Full Funnel Media
  • Performance & Retail
  • Social & Advocacy
  • Social Listening
  • E-commerce
  • Data & CRM
  • Digital Marketing
  • Content & Enterntainment

Languages

Spanish
Native
English
Native

Personal Information

  • USA
  • Spain
  • Title: CDMO MEDIA DIRECTOR
  • Nationality: USA, Spain

Timeline

CDMO MEDIA DIRECTOR

L'Oréal Spain & Portugal
2025.03 - 2026.01

Professor - How to develop a Digital Marketing strategy and paid media plan for luxury brands

Condenast College
2021.01 - 2022.01

Professor - Main tools of Digital Marketing

Condenast College
2021.01 - 2022.01

HEAD OF MEDIA & ADVOCACY

L'Oréal Luxe
2020.01 - 2026.01

DIGITAL, DATA & ADVOCACY MANAGER

L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty Division
2018.01 - 2020.01

CMO ROI & MEDIA MANAGER

L'Oréal CDMO Corporate Spain
2014.01 - 2016.01

Research, media planning and buying in Spain

Spain Media Association
2010.01 - 2011.01

MEDIA PLANTER & BUYER

Publicis Media | Havas Media
2007.01 - 2014.01

Integral Communications Master Degree - Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing

University Complutense of Madrid
2006.01 - 2016.01

Bachelor's Degree - Advertising, Public Relations

University of Puerto Rico
2000.01 - 2005.01

Advertising, Public Relations

University Complutense of Madrid

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IAB Data & Programmatic Course

Special Speaker - The role of Social Media in the Beauty Industry

IE Instituto de Empresas
NILSA SANTIAGO