Gary Long

Gary Long is currently the Sr. Director of the C-Shopper team at 7-Eleven, where they lead a customer data insights business initiative. Previously, they held positions including Executive Vice President at a Hispanic Imports Startup, where they launched major Mexican and Colombian brands in the U.S., and Principal at IRI, providing analytics solutions to major CPG clients. With over three decades of experience, Gary has also worked in senior roles at companies like Nabisco, Procter & Gamble, and Buxton, contributing to business development and marketing effectiveness. They earned a BBA in Marketing from the University of Houston and an MBA in Strategic Management from The Wharton School.