Maddie Hamill: Fortune 500 Growth Strategist
Meet Maddie Hamill…
Maddie Hamill started out her career as a research scientist in the Department of Agriculture in Northern Ireland. Her plan was to work for a few years before getting married, having kids and living in a wee house near her mum on the Cave Hill Road.
What ended up happening was a rollercoaster journey that included moving to Wales to work for a Tobacco company, becoming the Vice President of Global Strategy at Coca-Cola and leading growth at Fortune 500 companies like Apple and Nestle — as well as high-potential companies like Dollar Shave Club, Fairlife Milk and most recently, EggLife Wraps.
Recently, her career has come full circle as she is using her science background to advise companies in the medical marijuana space.
In today’s episode, we caught up with Maddie to talk about:
Growing up on the Cave Hill Road
Moving to Wales to work for a Tobacco company
Rising through the ranks at Coca-Cola
Launching Kylie Minogue’s music career
Starting her own business
Scaling companies like Fairlife, Dollar Shave Club and Egglife
Getting into the medical marijuana industry
The highs and lows of her incredible career
And why she loves supporting the Irish Rugby team
Check it out!
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One thing most people don't know about you: When our twins went to university, my husband and I decided we would do one thing we couldn't do when the children were at home. We promised ourselves that every 4 years we would take 4-5 weeks and follow Ireland at the Rugby World Cup which we have done. Can't wait for France next year!
Favourite Book: I don't know how she does it by Allison Pearson
Favourite Quote: You can take the girl out of Belfast but you can't take Belfast out of the girl
Anything you'd like to promote: I would like to take the experience I have been lucky enough to gain to help Northern Ireland businesses grow and become successful.
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— Matt
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