Renata Lopes-Merriam
Renata Lopes-Merriam is a strategic partnerships expert who has made a name for herself through building and scaling businesses, with a particular focus on sustainability and tech. With a Master's degree and an eye for spotting new business opportunities, Renata is committed to building revenue strategies and systems to benefit people, profit, and planet. Her expertise spans various industries, including Thought-Leadership, Luxury Brands, Technology, Wellness, Art, Fashion, Beauty, Entertainment, Automotive, Hospitality, Travel, Publishing, Education, and CPG. Renata is also the founder of Kingdom B Marketing and Partnerships, a consultancy that takes on both long- and short-term projects all over the world.
As an advisor, Renata works with a range of companies, including We Speak Dance, Harmony Baby Nutrition, Leave Normal Behind / Above Normal Media, Water Can’t Wait, and LSG - Luxury Status Group - Hospitality. Renata is also an investor in Wanderfuel, a wellness company targeting those who are constantly on-the-go. She is a hot commodity in various organizations, including Pinnacle of Excellence, Planet Home, Summit, The XX Project, HeyMama, Cocreation Foundation, Future Horizons, Burner.
Born a citizen of the USA, Brazil, and EU/Portugal, Renata is multilingual, speaking English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Italian. Her educational background is also extensive, including an MBA in Marketing and International Relations from Pace University - Lubin School of Business and studying at the American University of Paris, Universite Paris-Sorbonne, and New York University.