René Puerta

René Puerta serves as the Director of Marketing at Gregorys Coffee since December 2023 and is currently an Advisor for the HopeTowns Initiative, where responsibilities include advising on strategic expansion in Port Hope, ON, and managing multiple short-term rental properties through Airbnb. Previously, René held the position of Director of Marketing Solutions, Retail Media at Hudson's Bay from October 2022 to May 2023, focusing on product portfolio and go-to-market strategy. At The Kraft Heinz Company, from July 2017 to October 2022, René advanced from Corporate Management Trainee to Brand Manager, overseeing a portfolio of meal brands and implementing a strategic growth plan. Education includes a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University.