Jemma is currently the Group General Manager of Consumer Growth at Asahi Beverages, where her strategic insight and dynamic leadership fuel the company’s extensive initiatives in consumer engagement and growth. She manages a diverse portfolio that spans in-house marketing, direct-to-consumer, and consumer experience, all anchored by a synergistic approach to data-driven analysis, creativity, and innovation.
Her global career has spanned the UK, US, APAC, and Bermuda. While she has made significant contributions to companies such as Bacardi, VICE Media, and Live Nation Entertainment, Jemma finds the most satisfaction in her ability to nurture and develop high-performing, motivated teams that excel in varied markets and cultural landscapes.
An advocate for continuous learning, Jemma has collected a diverse mix of professional qualifications and certifications. Her latest academic endeavour sees her returning to university, where she studies Psychology part-time at Deakin, deepening her insight into human behaviour.
Beyond her professional commitments, Jemma is dedicated to holistic well-being. As a certified Energetics Practitioner from the International Institute of Complementary Therapy, she advocates for both energetic and physical health, maintaining her own equilibrium through yoga and time spent in nature.
Central to Jemma’s ethos is the creation of meaningful shared experiences — a commitment that extends beyond her professional life into her personal one. At the end of the day, she loves nothing more than spending time with her daughter, husband, and their dog, Party.
Jemma Downey,Group General Manager Consumer Growth – Asahi Beverages
