Hi, I'm Nathalie Tadena - Director, Strategy at CNN International
I thrive where editorial nuance meets corporate scale. Driven by a passion for understanding how information ecosystems evolve, I enjoy building strategies that turn complex market challenges into clear growth.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Spent years as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal mastering the art of narrative-driven storytelling.
Currently leads high-stakes strategic initiatives at CNN to shape the future of international media.
Can provide expert guidance on balancing operational efficiency with innovative partnership growth in competitive markets.
🚀 Career trajectory
Journalistic Foundation
Began as a reporter at The Wall Street Journal, developing a foundational focus on clarity and investigative rigor.
✦ Storytelling
✦ Analysis
Corporate Transformation
Moved into digital strategy at Adobe and later Google, focusing on partnership ecosystems and operational excellence.
✦ Digital Strategy
✦ Operations
Strategic Leadership
Currently driving corporate strategy at CNN, focusing on the future of global media.
✦ Executive Leadership
✦ Media Strategy
💪🏻 Superpowers
Narrative Architect
Connecting editorial precision with high-level corporate growth
✦ Synthesizes complex industry data into actionable executive narratives.
✦ Aligns brand positioning with long-term commercial goals.
Ecosystem Navigator
Building strategic partnerships across diverse digital platforms
✦ Designs collaborative operational frameworks between global media and technology giants.
✦ Accelerates business growth through cross-functional partnership development.
Transformational Catalyst
Driving change within legacy media and software organizations
✦ Leads multi-departmental change management initiatives for global organizations.
✦ Translates market shifts into scalable organizational strategies.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring the next frontier of digital content distribution models.
✦ Connecting with leaders tackling the intersection of journalism and technology.
✦ Identifying innovative ways to future-proof established media institutions.
I can help with
✦ Sharing insights on scaling partnership programs in tech-heavy environments.
✦ Advising on how to craft strategic narratives that drive executive buy-in.
✦ Connecting professionals looking to transition from editorial to strategic roles.
I would love your help on
✦ Navigating the unique organizational challenges of legacy-meets-digital transformation.
✦ Discussing emerging trends in subscription-based media and creator economies.
✦ Finding peers building organizational culture within high-pressure media environments.