Interim & Fractional Marketing Director | EMEA
I'm Damien Augendre. I step in when marketing needs senior leadership, fast, and I leave a team that runs without me.
20+ years · EMEA and the Americas · Based in Amsterdam
years leading marketing across EMEA and the Americas
people led, 14 nationalities
product launches a year
online sales
advertising ROI
Results from previous roles (Belkin, SHOWA).
The growth gap
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These are rarely six problems. They are one disconnected system.
How I fix it
Positioning and a proposition Sales can use
Priorities that hold across countries
Campaigns you can trace to pipeline
Marketing and Sales on one funnel
CRM, automation, dashboards, AI workflow
Roles, budget, agencies, cadence, governance
How we work
Find what is really holding growth back.
One agenda for Marketing, Sales and leadership.
The processes, tools and rhythm that scale.
Launch, measure, adjust.
Your team runs it without me.
Ways to work together
3–4 weeks
Clarity before you commit. A growth gap map and a 90/180-day roadmap.
90 days
A clearer story, sharper GTM and a measurable funnel.
Time-bound mandate
Leadership while you hire, with a clean handover.
1–3 days a week
Senior marketing direction, part-time.
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Selected results · previous roles
Belkin · EMEA · Consumer technology
+30% online sales · +40% ad ROI · 80+ launches a year
SHOWA · International · Industrial B2B
+25% pipeline value · +16% lead conversion
Who you are hiring
A leader who connects people and builds the system.
I have more than 20 years of experience across industrial B2B, technology, safety and consumer markets, including EMEA Marketing Director and international VP responsibilities. I have led multicultural teams and worked across Sales, Product, R&D, distributors and local markets.
I connect functions around shared commercial outcomes, clarify choices and accountability, build repeatable frameworks, and enable teams through coaching and high standards.
My aim is to leave the organisation stronger and more independent.
Recommendations
I had the pleasure of working with Damien during his time leading the EMEA Marketing team at Belkin. Damien is a highly strategic and organised leader who played a key role in driving our marketing growth over the past few years. He built strong foundations for the team, implementing clear structures, reporting systems, and budget frameworks that allowed us to focus on delivering great work. With his wide-ranging international experience and strong cross-functional understanding, Damien brings a senior, pragmatic approach to getting work done.
Simon NorrishHead of eCommerce, Belkin
It has been a privilege to work closely with Damien across several strategic initiatives. Beyond being a great colleague, he brings exceptional Marketing and Go-To-Market expertise, demonstrating a deep understanding of how martech and digital transformation could drive business growth. Damien has been very supportive in being one our key drivers of our digital strategy and amplifying our voice across channels, ensuring alignment between technology, marketing, and business objectives.
Smaine SlimiDirector, Benelux & Central Eastern Europe, Belkin International
I have worked with Damien on many projects, and his passion for results, and leadership style have led to continuous success for his team and the business. Damien is highly knowledgeable and adapts a logical, business focused approach to matters, remaining solution focused and professional. It has been great working with Damien, he is always open to alternative approaches to people management and welcomes new ideas.
Vee BulsaraSenior People Experience Business Partner UK & EMEA, Gentrack
Recommendations published on LinkedIn.
Next step
Tell me where it hurts. Thirty minutes, no slides.
damien@damarketingcatalyst.com