Maria Deery

Maria Deery currently serves as a National Account Manager for Diageo, overseeing the wholesale and Nisa divisions since May 2023. Previous experience includes roles at Ocado Retail Ltd, where responsibilities included managing profit and loss for produce categories, pioneering the Ocado Wine Club, and executing eCommerce merchandising strategies during graduate rotations. Maria has also built a strong presence as a Verified Top Seller on Depop, selling 2,900 items and attracting 16,000 followers. As the founder of Dear Maria, a clothing brand launched in 2021, and through internships in buying and merchandising at Melissa Odabash and Le Bon Marché during her year abroad, Maria has demonstrated a solid foundation in retail and business development. Education includes a degree in Politics and French from the University of Bristol, complemented by early experience as a small business consultant and summer intern at Love Drinks Ltd.