Rachel Bateast

Rachel Bateast is an accomplished marketing and strategic planning professional with extensive experience in the industry. Currently serving as SVP of Strategy at Doner since August 2024, Rachel has held various leadership roles, including VP of Strategy at Walton Isaacson and VP of Strategic Planning at FCB Chicago. With a foundation in market research as a Research Analyst at both Performax Consulting Services and the Research Institute of Urban Affairs, Rachel has demonstrated expertise in consumer behavior and qualitative research. Academic credentials include dual degrees in Business Marketing and Communication Arts, Advertising from Michigan State University, completed between 2002 and 2007.