Whitney Cornuke

Whitney Cornuke has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Whitney is currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at TalentLaunch since July 2021. In August 2021, they also became an Official Member of the Forbes Communications Council.

Prior to their current roles, Whitney had an extensive tenure at Nestlé, where they held multiple positions. Whitney started as a Shopper Marketing Manager in January 2015 before transitioning to the role of Brand Manager for Stouffer's. From there, they moved up to become the Senior Brand Manager for Hot Pockets and later for Snacking Innovation. Their final position at Nestlé was as the Senior Brand Manager for Jack's and Tombstone, which they held until July 2021.

Before joining Nestlé, Whitney worked at Target, where they started as a Buyer in September 2010 and was promoted to Senior Buyer in February 2014. Prior to Target, they had a summer internship as a Brand Management Intern at Johnson & Johnson in 2009.

Whitney's early career involved working for MTV Networks as a Manager of Strategy and Business Development from August 2006 to July 2008. During their time there, they were responsible for strategic planning and business development across various departments, leading the analysis and development of business cases for M&A transactions and strategic partnerships.

Their very first corporate experience was as a Private Equity Analyst at Goldman Sachs from July 2004 to July 2006. In this role, they conducted valuation modeling and market analysis for leveraged buyout deals, managed portfolio valuations, and contributed to the creation of a new investment product.

Overall, Whitney Cornuke has a strong background in marketing, brand management, strategy, and business development, with experience in both consumer goods and retail industries. Their expertise and diverse skill set make their a valuable asset in marketing leadership roles.

Whitney Cornuke obtained a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton University, from the year 2000 to 2004. Whitney went on to pursue a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Marketing, Management & Strategy at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, completing their studies from 2008 to 2010.