Lisa Akey is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience across various industries, including gourmet food, political campaigns, and plant-based products. Currently serving as Founder and Principal at Sungold Strategy since August 2022, Lisa has delivered innovative marketing and messaging strategies for multiple clients, including political candidates and a mission-driven food business. Previous roles include Brand Lead at Welch's, where Lisa spearheaded market activation and strategic planning for juice products, and senior positions at Motif FoodWorks and Upfield, focusing on product innovation and brand management. A notable past achievement includes the development of Upfield’s Plant Grants initiative, which supported Black-owned restaurants. Lisa holds an MBA in Marketing, Finance, and Management & Organizations from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, along with a BS in Communication Studies and Business Institutions from Northwestern University.
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Welch’s is a unique company, owned by a cooperative of around 700 family farms dedicated to hard work and delivering the highest quality ingredients for Welch’s products. Our iconic brand has been loved around the world for more than 150 years, but we are just getting started. We are building a new kind of fruit-based company that’s based on natural ingredients, sustainable practices, and a focus on the future. We are implementing a bold, long-term growth plan and we’re looking for talented, agile, and innovative people to join our team. We are not a big company, but we are a team of big thinkers driven by the purpose of bringing good-for-you products to families everywhere. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a company with passion, authenticity, and collaboration its foundation, and where every individual makes an impact, check out our open positions and apply here: www.welchs.com/careers. Welch’s believes diversity makes good business sense and we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer.