Debra Connelly

Debra Connelly is a seasoned professional in category management with extensive experience in the consumer goods and nutrition industries. Currently serving as the Sr. Category Development Manager at Galderma since 2020, Debra previously held key positions at Abbott Nutrition from 2002 to 2019, including Team Leader of Category & Shopper Insights for National Accounts, where leadership and strategic insights were provided to a team of five category managers. Prior roles at Abbott included Category Lead and Category Manager for Target, focusing on category strategy and data-driven analysis to optimize profit opportunities. Earlier experience includes category management at Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., where Debra developed category reporting and managed planogram processes. Debra holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from St. Cloud State University.