Heather Stone

Heather Stone, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Heather is currently working as a Senior Vice President at Portu Sunberg, a retail sales and marketing agency. In their role, they guide innovators and brand leaders to develop, launch, and grow products across multiple categories. Prior to this, Heather held the position of Vice President of Sales at the same company. Their responsibilities included aligning product, vendor, and customer to achieve client objectives.

Before joining Portu Sunberg, Heather worked at The Clorox Company as a Sales Team Leader, where they were in charge of the wellness portfolio at Target. During their tenure, they successfully transformed the Burt's Bees business, achieving double-digit sales gains within 18 months.

Heather also has experience at UnitedHealth Group, where they served as a Chief of Staff and a Senior Director. In these roles, Heather played a key role in strategy development, P&L management, and execution of consumer-centric healthcare products.

Earlier in their career, Heather had an extensive tenure at Target, where they held various leadership positions. As a Director of Merchandising, they oversaw the Outdoor Living business, leading a team of up to 36 members. Heather also served as the Director of Merchandising for Merchandise Presentation for Hardlines, Health & Beauty, and as a Senior Buyer for Seasonal Sporting Goods and the up & up launch team.

Heather began their career at Deloitte & Touche, where they rose to the position of Manager in Audit & Advisory Services. Their notable achievements included managing a cross-functional team for a $2 billion initial public offering.

Overall, Heather Stone brings a wealth of expertise in sales, marketing, strategy development, and leadership. Their experience spans both retail and healthcare sectors, making their a valuable asset in guiding companies towards success.

Heather Stone, MBA, holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame, obtained between 1995 and 1999. Later, they pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Marketing, Management & Strategy, and International Business from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, graduating between 2005 and 2007. Additionally, Heather Stone holds the certification of Certified Public Accountant (formerly licensed in the State of New York) from the State of New York, although the specific date of obtaining this certification is not provided.