Judy Palmer

Judy Palmer (Zegarski) is an accomplished Category Manager specializing in Procurement-Marketing & Sales at Beiersdorf since December 2021, overseeing nine marketing categories with a $30 million annual spend. Prior to this role, Judy accumulated extensive experience at Unilever from 2008 to 2021, serving in various capacities including Associate Procurement Manager, where management of supplier relationships for a $85 million spend was a key focus. Other roles at Unilever highlighted Judy's expertise in cost analysis, project leadership in skincare innovation, and logistics operations. Earlier career experiences included demand planning and financial analysis roles at Elizabeth Arden and Affinion Group, complemented by advanced education with an MBA in Accounting from Sacred Heart University and a BS in Marketing from Eastern Connecticut State University.