Rita Battocchio

Rita Battocchio has a diverse range of work experience in event production and marketing. Rita began their career at IMG, where they worked as a Manager of Sales from 1995 to 2000 and later as a Director of Marketing from 2000 to 2002. After their time at IMG, they served as the Director of Marketing and Events at The Superlative Group, Inc from 2002 to 2005. From 2006 to 2012, they held the position of Account Director at Wunderman Chicago. Rita then joined Nike in 2012 as an Events team member before becoming an Executive Producer (Consultant) in 2016. In the same year, they also worked as a Freelance Contract- Executive Producer for Events. In 2013, they joined Intersport as the Vice President of Sponsorship and Event Marketing, holding the position until 2016. Their most recent role is the Head of Signature Events at OCTANe OC, where they have been since 2018.

Rita Battocchio holds an Honors Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing from the University of Windsor.