Carla Schaeffer

Carla Schaeffer is an experienced marketing professional with a diverse background in brand communications and marketing strategy. Currently serving as Director of Brand Communications and Creative at Nestlé Purina North America since July 2007, Carla has held various positions within the company, including Director of Retail and Shopper Marketing - Pet Specialty, Brand Director, Senior Brand Manager, and Brand Manager. Prior experience includes roles as Marketing Manager at Schroeder & Tremayne, Inc., Associate Brand Manager at Sara Lee Baking Co, and Account Supervisor at both Rodgers Townsend and Grey Group. Carla began her career as an Account Manager at The Zimmerman Agency and served as Assistant Account Manager at D'ARCY MASIUS BENTON & BOWLES (TRUSTEES) LIMITED. Carla holds an MBA and a BSBA from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School, completed in 1992.