....rob Persaud

Rob Persaud, MBA, currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, focusing on enhancing attendance and community engagement through strategic brand storytelling. Previous roles include Chief Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff at United Way of Greater Kansas City, where Rob drove organizational growth and identified significant revenue opportunities. As Vice President of Marketing & Brand Strategy at Velera, Rob guided comprehensive B2B strategies for a leading Fintech CUSO. Other notable positions include Chief Marketing Officer at Faultless Brands and OWS Foods, where Rob played key roles in corporate transformations and successful exits. With extensive experience in marketing and product innovation across various organizations, including American Italian Pasta Company and Quaker Foods & Snacks, Rob has a proven track record of driving growth and enhancing brand value. Rob holds an MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management and a BSBA from Washington University in St. Louis.