Manny Orejuela

Manny Orejuela has extensive experience in marketing and brand management. Manny started their career at Abt Associates as an Analyst before moving on to DRI•WEFA, IHS Global Insight Inc. as a Senior Associate in Corporate Consulting. In 2003, they joined Kraft Foods Group as an Associate Brand Manager before being promoted to Senior Associate Brand Manager and then Brand Manager. In 2007, they transitioned to SC Johnson as a Senior Brand Manager, overseeing the Windex product line. From 2010 to 2018, Manny worked at Walmart, where they held various roles, including Director of Marketing for Private Brand & Category Marketing at Sam's Club. Manny joined Central Garden & Pet in 2018 as the Senior Director of Marketing for Small Animal & Pet Bird, and later became the Vice President of Marketing for Kaytee and Central Specialty Pet.

Manny Orejuela holds an MBA in Marketing and Strategic Management from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, which they obtained from 2001 to 2003. Prior to that, they completed a Master of City Planning in Housing, Community, and Economic Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1995 to 1997. Manny's undergraduate studies were in Economics with a Minor in International Studies at Boston College, where they earned their BA degree from 1991 to 1995.