Gerd Kiili

Always moving forward; that best describes me and my leadership style. I assemble great teams and create a culture of positivity; building personal connections and always promoting a win-win mentality. To paraphrase Michael Jordan; individuals win games, teams win championships. It can’t be done alone. While constantly seeking new challenges, I have built and lead successful teams as: Board Member/CEO, Sportland Eesti AS: 2010 - 2020 Sport Marketing Manager, Nike Baltics (Jalajälg AS): 2007 - 2010 League Director, Eesti Korvpalli Liit - Baltic and Estonian Master League: 2004 - 2007 During my 10-year career at Sportland, we increased sales 7-fold and showed an increase in EBITDA from €50K to €5M over the course of that time. This unimaginable growth was a combination of right place, right time. But the real key was assembling a team that improved efficiency across the board and strengthened brand recognition. We capitalized on the moment. At Nike and Basketball Federation, I played an influential role in securing the biggest basketball league sponsorship deals to date. While learning the ropes on how to run a sport business in the Baltics and work internationally with different cultures and mindsets, mutual respect was always my mantra, fully aware that the market is no longer local. It is global, and I am eager to get back in the game. With a track record of successful business leadership at the local and international level, I am keen to bring my management and marketing skills to a new team, big or small. My extensive experience in retail marketing (both brick & mortar and web-based) and B2B/B2C sales, coupled with my language skills (Estonian, English, Russian, Finnish) and team-centered approach, prime me for a role in a range of marketing positions. Marketing is universal. So is leading with a human touch. I’m seeking a position in a company/corporate environment where both skills are valued.