Drew Gattuso

Drew Gattuso has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. Currently, they serve as the Vice President - Global Strategic Sourcing + Partnerships at FIRST, where they successfully established and launched the global strategic sourcing and partnerships department. Prior to that, they held the position of Vice President, Strategic Sourcing at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, where they utilized the organization's buying power to develop agreements and programs with suppliers. Their efforts led to significant sales volume growth and increased commissions annually.

Earlier in their career, Drew held various leadership roles, including Vice President, Partnership & Program Management at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., where they secured agreements with Walmart and other retail clients to drive company revenue. Drew also served as the Vice President, Co-Brand Business Management at JPMorgan Chase & Co. - Credit Card Services and as the Vice President, Client Relations & Marketing at Shoppers Charge Accounts Co. Furthermore, they worked as an Asst. Vice President – Product Development at Beneficial National Bank USA and as a Credit Authorization Manager at Macy's Credit Services.

Drew's experience extends beyond the corporate world as they were also a Franchise Owner at PACKAGING PLUS SERVICES, showcasing their entrepreneurial skills. Throughout their career, Drew has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, partnership development, strategic sourcing, and program management abilities.

Drew Gattuso holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business. In addition, Drew has obtained various certifications in areas such as communications strategy, unconscious bias, personal branding, professional networking, strategic thinking, and managing up. Some of these certifications were acquired on LinkedIn, with the most recent obtained in 2021.