Gidget Velez

Gidget is a seasoned Business Development Expert. Her experience spanning over three decades across international markets has given her a unique perspective on diverse industries and cultures. She has held C-level roles in companies such as Coca-Cola, Jim Beam, Publicis Groupe, and more, covering Philippines, Southeast Asia, Russia, and Micronesia. She is also a leadership mentor for international NGOs. Today she leads our countries teams, driving empowerment across key stakeholders in the communities we work with, to magnify the needed impact to save our ocean.