Nigyar Makhmudova is a British national with global leadership experience in the consumer goods and retail sectors. Born in Azerbaijan in 1967, she holds an MSc in Biochemistry from Moscow State University and has studied at top institutions including Harvard and IMD.
Formerly Chief Growth Officer at Danone, she also held senior executive roles at MARS Petcare, including Global CEO of Pet Nutrition, and served on the board of Jungbunzlauer, a Swiss company that is a global leader in the biotechnology of biodegradable ingredients.
She currently serves on the boards of directors of ISDIN and C&A. She is also a member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees at C&A.
She is also a member of the European Advisory Board at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science. A strong advocate of inclusion and talent development, she mentors emerging leaders and is recognised for her strategic insights on business transformation and innovation.
