Aleks Fiege

Aleks Fiege facilitates peer groups for marketing professionals at EGN. With nearly 30 years of experience as a CMO across major international companies and as an entrepreneur in a smaller business, he brings a grounded, hands-on perspective to every session – one built on real dilemmas, real decisions, and real consequences.

Aleks says:

My background is in economics – I studied at Erasmus University Rotterdam – but my real education happened in the field. I’ve held CMO roles at Nutricia, McDonald’s, and Unilever, where I spent almost 15 years working across different regions and roles. After initiating a management buyout of the European Bertolli business, I joined Enrico Roots in Good Food as a shareholder and CMO, which gave me a very different perspective, working in a smaller company as an entrepreneur. Throughout my career I have built a strong track record in brand building and advertising, and when members bring strategic or branding challenges to the table, I can draw on nearly 30 years of experience – including a lot of time navigating alignment issues and internal conflicts in complex matrix organizations. I know what those situations feel like from the inside.

My peer groups have an atmosphere that is informal but serious. We are all curious, naturally drawn to learning, and always looking for new perspectives. What makes the real difference is confidentiality – everything stays in the room. That foundation of trust is what allows people to bring their most difficult and intimate dilemmas to the table. I use a mix of techniques to keep sessions fresh and engaging, including the hot seat, case discussions, and breakouts. I also regularly bring in guest speakers from my network to add outside perspective and energy.

When the network makes a difference

When I was at Unilever, inspiration and peer exchange were built into the culture – internal and external networks were always within reach. When I became an entrepreneur at a smaller company, I missed that. EGN gave it back to me. As a Chair, I get to experience what I value most: peers who inspire each other and create space for genuine reflection and growth. Almost every session has multiple moments of breakthrough — small and large. Being able to get honest advice from a group of professional peers simply delivers, every time.