Rick Ely

Rick Ely is a seasoned marketing leader with extensive experience in brand management and consumer marketing. Currently serving as a Fractional CMO and Growth Consultant at Chameleon Collective since 2024, Rick specializes in accelerating growth for consumer brands, particularly in personal care and nutrition. Previously, Rick held the position of Senior Vice President of Brand Management at Kate Farms, driving marketing strategies for a PE-backed plant-based nutrition company from 2022 to 2024. Rick's earlier tenure at Johnson & Johnson spanned 17 years, where leadership roles included Senior Marketing Director for the Essential Health Franchise and Global Baby Care, overseeing significant brands such as Listerine and Johnson's Baby. Rick's career also includes experience at Mondelēz International as an Associate Brand Manager. An MBA graduate from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and holder of a Bachelor of Business Administration from Washington and Lee University, Rick Ely combines strong strategic insight with a proven track record of delivering brand growth.