Laurie Deprete

Laurie DePrete has a strong background in marketing and media, with experience working at notable companies such as Spark Foundry, Alex Brands, Fareportal, and Verizon. At Spark Foundry, they held the role of SVP, Client Solutions and was responsible for leading the video performance practice unit, managing P&L, and driving organic and new account growth. Prior to that, Laurie was the Marketing Director at Alex Brands, where they built the direct-to-consumer marketing operation and implemented effective digital, email, and social media campaigns. Laurie also served as the Director of Marketing & Communications at Fareportal, where they created an integrated branding and advertising strategy that contributed to the company's rapid growth. At Verizon, Laurie was the Executive Director of Media and played a key role in establishing and leading the centralized media planning and buying operation, overseeing a multimillion-dollar budget and successfully launching new products and campaigns.

Laurie DePrete holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing & Entrepreneurship from McGill University.