Julio Blanco

Julio Blanco is an experienced professional in category management and brand strategy, currently working at Danone since December 2017, where responsibilities include developing category strategies for major retailers and synthesizing data to drive category growth. Prior to Danone, Julio held various roles including Brand Strategist at Metrica1010, Senior Account Director at Moxie Sozo, and Founder of Sun Turtle Naturals, demonstrating a strong background in brand strategy, marketing activation, and business planning. Julio's earlier positions include Brand Manager roles at Kimberly-Clark and Novartis Consumer Health, focusing on product development and marketing for well-known consumer brands. Academic credentials include an MBA from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business and a BS in Finance from George Mason University.