Brand positioning. Commercial growth. Go-to-market excellence. The whole business, not one piece.
Fractional Leadership
I step in as your fractional Commercial Growth Lead, embedded in the business with full seniority to align teams and set direction, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
Growth & GTM Excellence
I turn brand strategy into a commercial plan that works in-market: sharper positioning, category expansion, and the merchandising discipline to make growth repeatable.
Market Entry & Execution
I plan and execute go-to-market and market entry, running retail, e-commerce, and wholesale as one connected growth engine.
How I Deliver Growth
I align brand ambition with market opportunity, defining where to play and how to win.
I turn strategy into action, aligning teams and channels so plans don’t stay on paper but land in the market.
I focus on results you can see, from sharper consumer connection to sustainable sales growth.
About Carine Tan
I’ve spent 18 years helping brands like Nike, adidas, Sephora, and Hasbro grow across Asia-Pacific, leading brand, merchandising, go-to-market, and commercial strategy at scale. Over the years I’ve learned that strategy alone does not drive growth. Real growth happens when strategy is brought to life through seamless execution and experienced by customers in the market.
What drives me is curiosity about what makes customers click. Why they choose one product over another. What builds their trust. How a brand can earn a place in their everyday lives. These questions shape the way I work with companies today.
Through Chain of Thought (CoT), I offer both fractional leadership and consultancy expertise. I step in when brands need clarity and momentum, sharpening brand positioning, driving go-to-market excellence, and accelerating category and market expansion. My approach blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, working alongside teams to deliver results that last.
I also use digital and AI tools where they add value, applying them in practical ways to help brands show up more effectively for their customers and uncover new opportunities for growth.
Brands I've Helped Grow