Elise Wilfinger

Elise Wilfinger has a diverse work experience in various industries including life sciences, biotech, diagnostics, pre-seed beauty e-commerce, health tech, medical devices, digital health start-ups, media platforms, and performance/CRM marketing.

Their most recent role was as the Brand, Content & Strategy Leader at Renalytix, starting in October 2020. Prior to that, they were the Chief Brand & Marketing Officer at Glou.co, where they conducted competitive analysis, developed brand positioning, and created a go-to-market strategy.

From 2018 to 2019, Elise worked as the Chief Marketing Officer at Ebb Therapeutics, where they led the commercial launch of a novel sleep product and successfully transformed the company from a B2B-focused business to a consumer health and wellness business.

Before that, they served as the EVP, Corporate Brand Strategy & Marketing Officer at The Mars Agency from 2016 to 2018, and as the EVP, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Home Team Marketing from 2014 to 2016.

Elise also had a long career at Ryan Partnership from 1998 to 2014, holding various senior positions including EVP, Strategic Business Leader, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer, EVP, General Manager, and New Business Head. Elise was responsible for driving strategic initiatives and creating record-breaking marketing strategies and campaigns.

Prior to their time at Ryan Partnership, Elise worked as a VP, Account Director at McCann Relationship Marketing, where they led integrated marketing teams and achieved significant results for clients such as Perrier and Nestle/Carnation Baby Formulas.

Elise began their career as an Account Supervisor at Digitas, specializing in performance/CRM marketing. Overall, Elise Wilfinger brings a wealth of experience and expertise in branding, marketing strategy, and business transformation.

Elise Wilfinger completed their education from 1986 to 1990 at Clark University. During this time, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Economics.