Joanne Watanabe Courbon

Joanne Watanabe Courbon is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in startup acceleration, investment strategies, and marketing. Currently serving as Managing Director at 50 Partners since April 2019, Joanne co-leads operational and growth strategies across tech, impact, health, and Web3 verticals, while also being a member of the Investment Committee, overseeing numerous investments annually. Previous roles include Chief Marketing Officer at FoodChéri, where Joanne enhanced marketing strategies for the French food delivery startup, and Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer at Ignition Program, successfully leading the company to profitability. Joanne's early career at Procter & Gamble involved significant brand management roles, contributing to substantial revenue growth and product innovations across various product lines. Joanne holds a Master's degree in Marketing from EDHEC Business School and additional educational experience from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez.