Denise Sakuma

Denise Sakuma has extensive work experience in the apparel industry, particularly in marketing and brand management. Denise has held various positions at The LYCRA Company and its parent company INVISTA, including Vice President of Brands, Marketing Communications, and Merchandising. Prior to that, they worked at DuPont, where they held roles such as Global Segment Marketing and Communications Manager and LYCRA(R) Fiber Brand Manager for South America. Throughout their career, Sakuma has been responsible for developing and executing commercial strategies, managing brand portfolios, and driving business growth. Denise is also experienced in mentoring and coaching teams to enhance their capabilities and organizational depth.

Denise Sakuma holds an MBA degree in Marketing from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, which they obtained from 1998 to 2000. Denise also completed another MBA program in Business at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business during the same period. Prior to their Master's degrees, Denise earned a BA in Business Administration from EAESP-FGV from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, they have obtained multiple certifications in Professional Communication: Business Writing and Storytelling from The Economist in 2022.