Vanessa Nelson

Vanessa (Koutroupas) Nelson is an accomplished executive leader known for her expertise in developing and executing corporate strategies, driving innovation, and managing complex programs across various industries.

With a strong background in operations leadership, Vanessa excels in guiding operational systems, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and delivering outstanding results efficiently while managing costs effectively.

Her talent in people and relationship management allows her to build strong partnerships, attract and retain talent, and drive successful business transformations that have resulted in significant cost savings.

As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 20 years of experience, Vanessa has led global initiatives from inception to completion, overseeing large budgets and multidisciplinary teams, while demonstrating proficiency in agile and waterfall methodologies.

Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts in Management Engineering from Claremont McKenna College.

She has held key positions such as Chief Executive Officer at BLOC Collaborative, Strategy Consultant at Target, and Director of Strategy at SUPERVALU, showcasing her diverse expertise in business operations and transformation.