Lori Monaco

Lori Monaco is a seasoned business leader with nearly three decades of experience in partnering with brands and retailers across various industries.

Her expertise lies in strategy development, consumer insights, business growth, and qualitative and quantitative research, including advertising research and data analysis.

Lori Monaco's professional background spans across beauty, food, beverages, fashion, footwear, accessories, and packaged goods, showcasing her versatility and adaptability in diverse sectors.

She is known for her strong relationship-building skills, which have consistently delivered tangible business outcomes throughout her career.

Lori Monaco holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from Hofstra University and has a solid educational foundation in marketing and business from the University at Albany, SUNY.

Having held key leadership roles in renowned organizations, she currently serves as the President of US Beauty at The NPD Group.

Previously, Lori Monaco has excelled as the President of Luxury, Fashion Footwear, and Accessories at The NPD Group, showcasing her leadership across multiple sectors within the company.

Her experience also includes leadership positions such as Vice President of Beauty, Vice President General Manager of Footwear and Sports Apparel at The NPD Group, Senior Category Insights and Strategy Manager at Mondelēz International, Vice President of Business Strategy at Nielsen, and Account Executive at Wunderman.

Lori Monaco's career trajectory exemplifies a strong blend of strategic acumen, industry knowledge, and a track record of driving business growth and innovation.