Clare Verdery

Clare Verdery is a driven and hands-on executive-level marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in the consumer food and beverage industry.

Her career has encompassed entrepreneurship, brand management, general management, commercial strategy, and advertising, showcasing a growth mindset and a strong commitment to excellence.

She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a BBA in Business/Marketing from the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

Clare has held various key positions in reputable organizations, including Chief Commercial Officer at Proud Source Water, Vice President of Retail Sales & Brand Marketing at Proud Source Water, and Project Consultant at Eat the Change.

Her experience at The Coca-Cola Company includes roles such as General Manager & Head of Brand Marketing for Honest Tea, Group Director overseeing Powerade & vitaminwater Marketing Strategy and Operations, Chief of Staff to Chief Region Sales Officer & Director of Commercial Strategy, Director of Field Marketing for various brands, among others.

Additionally, Clare has a background in design and advertising, having co-founded and served as President of Eclectik Design, LLC, and held roles at FCB Chicago as an Account Executive, Assistant Account Executive, and Account Coordinator.

Clare Verdery is known for her competitive nature, passion, commitment, and the ability to lead high-performing teams through strong collaboration and leadership skills.