Ariella Gastel

Ariella Gastel has a diverse work experience in business development, marketing, and strategy consulting. Ariella currently holds the position of Senior Director, Business Development at TerraCycle and has previously worked as the Director of Business Development at the same company. Ariella has also served as an Adjunct Faculty at Georgetown University Medical Center, teaching marketing to graduate biotech students. Ariella has worked as a Business Advisor at ALG Growth and Strategy Consulting, providing expertise in marketing, business development, and strategic partnerships. Ariella has held the position of Vice President of Business Development at Cholaca! and Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at GREYSTON, where they were responsible for brand building and meeting strategic objectives. Ariella has also held various roles at DuPont Nutrition & Health and Danisco-Cultor Food Science, where they led strategic processes, drove business development, and provided thought leadership in the food and bio-based industries.

Ariella Gastel holds an MBA in Marketing/International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Prior to that, they earned a BA in Economics and International Commerce from Kalamazoo College. Ariella completed their high school education at Scotch Plains Fanwood High School. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in Digital Marketing Foundations from LinkedIn in February 2021 and in Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in April 2020.