Laurie Coyle

Laurie Coyle has a strong background in e-commerce and financial analysis. Laurie started their career at OgilvyOne as a Client Financial Analyst, where they were responsible for financial forecasting and client finances for global brands. Laurie then moved on to Pottery Barn Kids as a Senior Business Analyst, overseeing financial planning and conducting eCommerce analysis. Laurie joined Provide Commerce next, where they held the role of Senior Manager, leading site optimization and research projects that contributed to the company's growth and eventual acquisition by FTD. Most recently, Laurie has been working at Wine.com as the Senior Director of Gifts Merchandising & Corporate Sales. In this role, they have achieved significant revenue growth and product margin improvement through driving gift categories and expanding the corporate gifting segment.

Laurie Coyle is currently a candidate for a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, starting in 2022 and expected to graduate in 2024. Laurie previously obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Finance and Management from The Wharton School between 2000 and 2004. Additionally, Laurie has completed the Level 1 and Level 2 certifications from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Laurie has also pursued additional certifications, including an Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation Specialization and a Strategic Leadership & Management Specialization at Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The exact date of completion for the latter specialization is not provided.