Kate Marano

Kate Marano has had a diverse range of work experiences throughout their career. In 2012, they started as a Marketing Assistant at ICCO - Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario. Kate then moved on to become a Brand Analyst at LEVEL5 Strategy Group in 2012. In 2013, they became an Associate Brand Manager at Big Heart Pet Brands. Kate continued their career at Procter & Gamble as an Associate Brand Manager for the Fabric Enhancers Portfolio from 2014 to 2016. Afterward, they joined The Kraft Heinz Company as a Senior Associate Brand Manager from 2016 to 2017, where they managed Pasta Sauces and BBQ portfolios. Kate also took on a role as an Advisor/Industry Expert at Smith School of Business at Queen's University during this time. In 2017, Kate became a Brand Manager at Sofina Foods Inc., overseeing the Grocery portfolio, including Lavazza Coffee, Rio Mare Tuna, San Benedetto water. Kate left Sofina Foods Inc. in 2019 and joined Tilray as a Brand Lead for Edibles. In the same year, Kate also took on a volunteer role as the Director of Sponsorship and Partnership at the American Marketing Association. Lastly, in 2020, they joined Sunstar Americas, Inc. as a Marketing Manager for the Professional/Medical and Retail channels.

Kate Marano has a strong educational background. Kate obtained a BA degree in North American studies: the USA and Canada from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) in 2010. Kate then pursued further education and obtained a Master of Science in Marketing Management from Università Bocconi from 2010 to 2012. During this time, they focused on strategic marketing and brand management. In addition to their master's degree, they also obtained certifications in MATLAB - the language of technical computing and Microsoft Office - Excel Advanced certificate from Bocconi University in 2011.

Kate then pursued a Masters of International Business (MIB) degree from Queen's University, specializing in strategic marketing, brand management, and consulting from 2011 to 2013. Kate also participated in an exchange program at Queen's University in 2012, where they focused on product innovation and sales management as part of their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Overall, Kate Marano's educational background demonstrates a strong foundation in marketing and business management.