Cathryn Olchowy is a seasoned food industry professional with 25 years of experience. She has worked with large and small food companies including over 150 well-known food brands. Her unique experience across various domains including marketing, research, R&D, sales, and innovation strategy provides a broader vantage point to identify opportunities that others often don't see.

Cathryn's areas of expertise include business and competitive assessments, consumer insights, innovation strategy and new product development, brand repositioning and revitalization, marketing strategy and planning. She studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management and holds a B.A. degree in Food Service Management from Johnson and Wales University.

Cathryn currently holds the position of Vice President of Marketing & Strategy at Boulder Organic Foods, LLC. Previously, she has held positions such as Strategic Advisor at Danconias - Gifts That Matter, Chief Marketing Officer at CannaJane, Founder & Strategist & Innovator at Chowhound Consulting, Partner & Managing Director & Culinary Director at Sterling-Rice Group, Senior Brand Director-Kraft Cheese Division & Senior Corporate Chef-Innovation/New Concept Development at Kraft Foods Group.