Jackie Brenkel

Jackie Brenkel has over a decade of experience in marketing and innovation. Jackie currently works as the Head of Marketing for North America at Furlani Foods, where they are responsible for transforming everyday meals into memorable experiences. Previously, Jackie was the Director of Marketing and Innovation at Phoena, where they led the Marketing and Innovation teams. However, they left the company due to its operating licenses being suspended. Prior to that, they held various roles at Conagra Brands, including Director of Innovation and Brand Development, and Senior Brand Manager. Jackie has also worked at Kruger Products, Henkel Canada, The Kraft Heinz Company, and Nestle SA, where they gained extensive experience in leading innovation projects and developing marketing strategies.

Jackie Brenkel attended King David Linksfield in Johannesburg, South Africa. Following that, they went on to study at the University of the Witwatersrand, where they pursued a Legal Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Marketing and Economics. Jackie completed two years of a three-year LLB degree.