Tess McNamara

Tess McNamara is a seasoned professional in the food industry with a focus on cheese and fresh products. Currently serving as the Director of Fresh Products and Head of Salumi and Formaggi for Eataly since March 2019, Tess has prior experience at Marcelli Formaggi as Sales and Education, and held multiple positions at Murray's Cheese, including Assistant Affineur, Cave Manager, and Cheesemonger. Tess's career began as a Cheesemonger at Giolito Formaggi and involved various roles in marketing and editorial at Nichols & Pratt, LLP, and culture : the word on cheese. Academic achievements include a Master's degree in Food Culture and Communications from Università degli Studi di Scienze Gastronomiche and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Pennsylvania State University.