Marina Cortazzo

Marina Cortazzo is a seasoned IT executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership across various industries. Currently serving as Senior Director and Head of Applications & Development at Trader Joe's, Marina is responsible for developing the long-term IT strategy and enhancing applications such as Merchandising, Warehouse Management, and Transportation Systems. Previous roles include consulting for a major hospitality brand, and leadership positions at American Advisors Group and Anastasia Beverly Hills, where key contributions included overseeing technology transformations, software development, and IT infrastructure initiatives. Marina’s career is marked by establishing organizational capabilities in technology, managing multi-million dollar portfolios, and driving innovation through strategic planning and execution, supported by a CIO certification from UCLA and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from Long Island University.