Jennifer Varat

Jennifer Varat is an experienced product leader with a strong background in driving innovation and growth across diverse industries. Currently serving as the Director of Product for New Business at CNN since October 2025, Jennifer previously held key positions at WeightWatchers from 2018 to 2025, where responsibilities included managing a significant B2B and B2C product portfolio that generated approximately $700M in annual revenue. Jennifer's expertise in product management is further supported by roles at various organizations, including KPMG and Insomniac Design, focusing on market analysis and product discovery. Jennifer holds an MBA from The Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Arts in Product & Design Leadership from the Maryland Institute College of Art, complemented by a BA in Technical Theatre from the University of California, Davis.