Cheri Kretsinger

Cheri Kretsinger is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in brand management and marketing consulting. Currently serving in brand management at Barilla Group since 2022, Kretsinger oversees the Barilla Blue Box, Al Bronzo, and Wasa Crispbread brands. Previously, Kretsinger worked with Polaris Marketing Group, LLC as a marketing consultant for small businesses and startups. Prior roles include brand management positions at John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. and Kraft Foods Group, where key accomplishments involved managing recognized brands and developing strategic marketing plans. Kretsinger started a career in sales operations at Rand McNally and began in consumer research at Peapod. Kretsinger holds an MBA in Marketing from DePaul Driehaus College of Business and a BA in Chemistry from Northwestern University.