Michaela Downes

Michaela Downes is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations strategy and eCommerce. Currently serving in a pivotal role at Pfizer since September 2025, Michaela previously held various leadership positions at Coca-Cola Consolidated from July 2017 to September 2025, including Director of eCommerce B2B Platform & Commercial Strategy for myCoke and Director of Customer Development – eCommerce. Earlier experience includes a Campus Lead role at JoyRun, Inc., where the launch of an eCommerce peer-to-peer platform was spearheaded at the University of South Carolina, and a Market Research Analyst position at Bontoux. Michaela began a career in finance and loan servicing at Unity Bank before earning a Bachelor's Degree in International Business and Marketing, achieving Magna Cum Laude honors from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, and participated in a semester study abroad program focused on International Marketing at Université Paris Dauphine - PSL.