Sanna Makela

Sanna Makela is an accomplished marketing executive with extensive experience in developing and executing marketing strategies across various industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Marketing at F.W. Webb Company, Sanna leads marketing divisions and focuses on brand elevation and e-commerce excellence. Previously, Sanna held the position of Senior Director of Market Strategy & Planning at Staples, overseeing B2B and B2C Go-To-Market efforts for a substantial private label business. Other notable roles include Director of Brand Marketing at Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc., Director of Category Management at SharkNinja, and Marketing Business Manager and Product Marketing Manager at New Balance Athletic Shoes Inc. Sanna began a career in marketing as an Associate Marketing Manager at Mattel. Sanna holds an MBA in Finance, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA in History from Bates College.