FILIP LUNESKI
MARKETER WITH A PASSION
EXPERIENCE
Lucid Green New York
Chief Marketing Officer (previously VP Marketing) 08/2022 I lead strategic marketing initiatives that drive brand growth and industry innovation. I oversee end-to-end marketing operations, from brand positioning and product marketing to customer acquisition and engagement, with a focus on establishing Lucid Green as a trusted leader in the cannabis tech industry.
I’ve successfully established a new revenue stream projected to generate $200K annually, with an estimated growth to $500K by 2025.
My role involves managing cross-functional teams, optimizing significant marketing budgets, and implementing data-driven strategies that enhance both B2B and B2C growth. With a strong emphasis on consumer trust and supply chain transparency, I also champion partnerships, technology integration, and market education efforts that align with industry standards and regulatory compliance.
Anheuser-Busch New York
National Trade Marketing Director, Total Portfolio 05/2020 - 08/2022 Directed a diverse portfolio of brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Nutrl, Cutwater, and Ghost.
Played a significant role in organizing two Super Bowl campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and engagement on a national scale.
Established Joint Value Creation partnerships with key retail partners, including Food Lion, Total Wine, Circle K, and others, driving mutual growth and increased market impact. Established new operational models, significantly improving market execution and driving sales growth.
Optimized the trade marketing budget by 20%, achieving increased efficiency and effectiveness across initiatives.
Applied neuroscience insights to enhance market strategies and consumer communication, resulting in volume growth, improved trade spend efficiency, and elevated point-of-sale standards.
Oversaw a team of senior managers across the country. Promoted twice in less than two years, starting as Director of Strategy, advancing to National Trade Marketing Director for Beer, and ultimately overseeing the total portfolio. Molson Coors Beverage Serbia
European Director of Category Management and Trade Marketing
07/2017 - 05/2020
Oversaw 10 markets, designing and deploying Trade Marketing and Category Management strategies for over 50 brands.
Successfully led the development and implementation of new operational models and transformative changes, ensuring consistency and alignment across markets Actively participated in the acquisition of new business in Italy and Spain Collaborated on Joint Value Creation with international retailers like Tesco, Kaufland, Metro, Auchan, LIDL, and others.
Provided support and expertise to core leadership and local teams, focusing on enhancing commercial performance across markets
Managed all budgets within my domain, achieving significant savings and process improvements.
Molson Coors Beverage Belgrade, Serbia
Senior Category & Customer Marketing Manager
Initiated and led the change of a $50M worth commercial process responsible for all merchandise in the 10 markets, achieving improvement in functionality, costs, quality and innovation.
Provided guidelines, know-how and support to markets’ leadership and local communities Organized the introduction of new processes and standardization of existing in alignment with complementary commercial functions
Participated in the very first change management process by co-creating and deploying new operational models
CONTACTS
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-luneski-
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New York City
SUMMARY
Award-winning marketing executive with global
experience across 10+ countries and a proven
track record at leading companies such as
Coca-Cola and Anheuser-Busch InBev. Currently
serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Lucid
Green—a tech innovator in the cannabis
industry—I lead transformative marketing
initiatives that drive supply chain innovation and strengthen consumer trust. Experienced
keynote speaker with published insights in major
outlets and featured on multiple podcasts. A
passionate martial arts practitioner, I bring core values of respect, integrity, and ethics to every
professional and personal endeavor.
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH Native
SERBIAN Native
MACEDONIAN Native
GREEK Advanced
SPANISH Intermediate
PASSIONS
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Revolution Silver Star Award
Anheuser-Busch
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had.
OMA Golden Award Bud Light
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had.
Leadership Development Program
Molson Coors
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had.
Employee of the Year 2012 Coca-
Cola
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had.
Participant/ speaker at more than
50 conferences and panels
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had.
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Animal Rights
10/2017 06/2020
EXPERIENCE
Molson Coors Beverage Belgrade, Serbia
Category Manager 04/2014 - 09/2017
Led the transition between two operational models, establishing the principles of work for CatMan.
Increased category sales by 15% by establishing the Category Growth Framework with European CatMan team collaboration.
Managed to employ cross-functional synergy between marketing and sales functions, optimized portfolio, launched new brands, implemented best practice in planograms, all contributing to higher revenue and better customer relationship. Coca-Cola HBC Belgrade, Serbia
Manager Trade Marketing 02/2012 - 04/2014
Increased sales volume by 12% by leading ‘Share a Coke’ campaign with personalized labels in Serbia & Montenegro.
Directed the Serbian campaign to achieve top recognition for trade execution across 27 markets, setting a new standard in execution excellence. Bridged Above-the-Line (ATL) and Below-the-Line (BTL) marketing expertise, transferring Coca-Cola Company insights to Coca-Cola Hellenic’s marketing team to elevate their BTL strategies.
Honored with the ‘Epic Battle of the Year’ award for exceptional leadership and impactful project execution.
The Coca-Cola Company Belgrade, Serbia
Brand Manager 08/2008 - 02/2012
Responsible for the activation plans and execution of 3 global brands (Fanta, Schweppes and Sprite).
Key roles include: full business planning (ATL & BTL), financial control and localization of marketing activities.
Fully responsible for growing brands' sales volume, profits, share and equity Started as an intern.
EDUCATION
The University of Sheffield Thessaloníki, Greece
- MA In Marketing, Advertising & PR 04/2007 - 04/2008 Graduated with honors
The University of Sheffield Thessaloníki, Greece
BA in Business Administration 2004 - 2007
Graduated with honors
SKILLS
Strategic Marketing Financial Acumen
Data Driven Decision Making Adaptability
Team Management Digital Marketing
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