Ann Gearty

Ann Gearty is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in brand management and commercialization. At Rust-Oleum Corporation, from June 2020 to March 2023, Ann served as Director of Global Commercialization, Director of Strategic Project Management for Cleaners, and Brand Marketing Director overseeing Consumer Insights, Innovation, and Licensing. In these roles, Ann facilitated end-user insights and improved product development strategies. Prior experience includes serving as Associate Brand Manager at Blyth Inc., where Ann developed an innovative gift set featuring a candle wine crate. Ann holds an MBA in Marketing from DePaul Driehaus College of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Valparaiso University.