IVANA LUCIC
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IVANA LUCIC •
BRAND & INNOVATION STRATEGY
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BRAND & INNOVATION STRATEGY •
Working at the intersection of innovation, research and branding I bring a fresh perspective to challenging problems (innovation) and use deep insights to create actionable plans (strategy)
My Services
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Brand Strategy
Crafting original brand visions that connect with audiences and drive meaningful and lasting growth
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Innovation Consulting
Driving business transformation to embrace change by building forward thinking and actionable strategies, driven by deep insights and creativity.
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Creative Project Management
Managing creative projects from concept to completion, ensuring impactful results through seamless collaboration and expert coordination.
✺ Consumer insights & research
✺ Brand vision & positioning
✺ Purpose architecture
✺ Trend analysis & forecasting
✺ Content strategy
✺ Human-centred design
✺ Innovation pipeline ideation
Key Skillset
About Me
Culture, people, and trends excite me, especially when I can create meaningful impact for both people and the planet. I’m curious, adaptable, and most energised by sticky problems. I like rolling up my sleeves and thrive in situations where I can wear many hats to bring fresh perspectives to the table.
Having lived on five continents and speaking five languages, I bring a multicultural perspective that helps me connect across cultures, challenge assumptions, and spot opportunities others might miss.
My career has taken me through advertising agencies, both global networks and independents consultancies, charities, and even a brief stint on a whale-watching boat. I’ve run vision-setting workshops with executives, produced guerrilla projections onto the Houses of Parliament, and managed the production of a short animated film. I’ve prototyped a business banking card, conducted deep consumer research to create personas, and developed products to address the unmet needs of overlooked communities. I’ve helped set up a sustainable energy company at the world’s biggest beer brand and launched a laptop donation charity at the height of the pandemic.
2025 - present Freelance Innovation & Brand Strategist
2024 - present Business Mentor at UCL Entrepreneurship & Innovation Hatchery
2022 - present Strategic Programme Manager at Evoca Foundation
2022 - 2025 Senior Innovation Strategist at The Upside
2020 - 2022 Business Consultant at Revolt
2018 - 2020 Account Executive at Ogilvy
2015 - 2017 Content Writer and Editor at Brillio
2014 - 2015 Insights Researcher at PhD Media
My Experience
Who I’ve worked with
Awards & Recognition
Cannes Lion Silver in Creative Business Transformation for Budweiser Energy Collective
The Drum Awards in Design for Good for End Laptop Poverty
Media Trust 24hr Campaign Competition
Freeman Asia Grant Winner, University of Georgia
HOPE Scholarship Recipient, University of Georgia
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