Loretta Kelly

Loretta Kelly has a diverse work experience, with roles in strategic marketing, business development, and product management. Loretta is currently the Director of Strategic Marketing at Blue Diamond Growers since 2020. Previously, they worked at Novozymes as the Head of Marketing and Business Development, where they managed a team responsible for marketing and growth strategies in North and South America. Loretta also held a business development role at Novozymes, where they focused on technology scouting and market penetration. Prior to Novozymes, Loretta worked at Celanese as the Nutrinova Strategic Marketing Manager for the Americas, where they developed and implemented go-to-market strategies. Loretta also worked at Ingredion, where they held various roles including Product Manager, Senior Business Analyst, Marketing Specialist, and Marketing Intern.

Loretta Kelly completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Strategic Management and Public Policy at The George Washington University from 1999 to 2003. Afterward, they pursued further education at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Strategy, Marketing, Operations, and Entrepreneurship. This program spanned from 2008 to 2010. In 2008, Loretta also participated in an exchange program at ESSEC Business School, where they served as an Exchange Student Global Manager in the European Union.