Gaston Vaneri

Gaston Vaneri is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in marketing and brand management across various industries. Currently serving as a Partner at Astute Monkeys since January 2025 and an Advisory Board Member at idealis since August 2023, Gaston focuses on enhancing workplace potential. Previously, as Senior Vice President of Brands at Cox Communications, Gaston oversaw significant brand operations for one of the leading connectivity service providers in the US. Prior roles include Global VP of Marketing at Newell Brands, where Gaston managed a diverse portfolio, and more than a decade at Unilever, where responsibilities spanned from managing a billion-dollar deodorant business to directing global brand strategies for notable products including Dove and Vaseline. Gaston's career also includes founding a direct marketing agency that was acquired by the Leo Burnett Group. Educational credentials include an IEP-MBA from London Business School, an MBA from IDEA, and executive programs at Harvard Business School.