Leadership

The first ingredient to innovation?
Experts in the field.

We continually strive to advance the industry’s collective knowledge, from theory to practice and from the laboratory to the marketplace. Each of our leaders possesses a deep well of knowledge, expertise, and relentless commitment to client success.

Leadership Team

President
Keren's passion for learning, building client relationships, and delivering research excellence fueled her career journey from account manager to President throughout her years at Curion. Keren plays an integral role in defining Curion culture, expanding our impact, and maintaining our unmatched insights standards.
Chief of Staff
Virginia’s virtuosity with people, business strategy, and consumer insights led her from project manager, to research director, then to Chief of Staff of Curion.
Chief Financial Officer
As a respected and established finance and operations executive backed with decades of experience, Brian has deep understandings in Finance, Operations, ERP system implementation, and process improvement to positively impact growth.
SVP, Product & Partnership Solutions
A true sensory and consumer research expert, Andrew has over 20 years of leadership experience in product testing and innovation for some of the largest and most successful CPG brands in the world.
SVP, Operations
Jeff’s 25+ years of operational/financial management experience with demonstrated success in process improvement and strategic leadership makes him an invaluable asset to lead Curion’s Operations.
SVP, Technology
After 20 years of executive technology and consulting experience, Jeff integrates technology and business acumen to lead Curion's network systems into the future.
SVP, Client Services
With 15 years of sensory and consumer science experience, Katie specializes in creating strategic research plans based on business objectives and designing custom insight methodologies that propel growth.
SVP, Client Services
With experience in marketing research, product development, and engineering, Val utilizes her unique perspective to design meaningful research that solves complicated business issues.
VP, Partnerships & Marketing
Patricia combines her strategic expertise, problem-solving skills, and natural aptitude for building partnerships to extend Curion's reach and drive lasting growth.
VP, Global Strategy
After 13 years as a consulting partner with hundreds of CPG, QSR, and retail clients throughout North America, Kelly’s brings unmatched brand growth acumen to the Global Strategy team.
VP, Strategic Accounts
With over 15 years of Food and Sensory Science experience including a PhD earned from Cornell University, Michael guides Curion forward through his passion and expertise.
Sr. Statistician
“Tony provides statistical support to Curion’s researchers and analysts. He is intrigued by the link between sensory experience and mathematics.”
Client Services Director
Anthony approaches each client project with deep understanding of market research, dedication to client needs, and his collaborative, communicative nature.
Client Services Director
Joey’s research background, dedication to excellence, and collaborative spirit make him integral to client success.
Client Services Director
A tenured CPG veteran, Rebecca leverages her field expertise to construct sensory and consumer studies that optimize product development, spark innovation, and empower clients' long-term growth.
Client Services Director
Shilpa utilizes her vast neurobehavioral knowledge to consumer research methodologies, passionate about human psychology and decision-making.
Client Services Director
Rachel brings extensive sensory and consumer end-to-end qualitative and quantitative testing experience and building meticulous studies that form dynamic product narratives.
Client Services Director
A true qualitative and quantitative research expert, Theresa leverages her extensive client-side experience and insights acumen to bridge the gap between clients and their consumers.
Client Services Director
Kristen applies her love of beauty, 15+ years of experience in custom market research, and tenacious work ethic to uncover key insights for clients in the personal care industry.
Client Services Director
An established consumer research professional, Tara drives results through her collaborative spirit and insights expertise.
Client Services Director
Amy provides unparalleled insight into the product development process, formed by over 20 years leading sensory and consumer research.
Client Services Director
Emily’s vast product development, product insight, and consumer insight experience contribute to Curion's legacy of research excellence
Client Services Director
Rachel propels clients forward through her passion for food, curiosity for consumer preferences, and 20+ years of experience in sensory and product development.
Managing Director, Ravel
For more than 15 years, Angela has injected creative approaches into methodology design and discussion facilitation.
Director, Global Strategy – Strategic Accounts
Kate's acumen for forming collaborative partnerships, passion for brand culture, and commitment to client needs have bolstered her stand-out career.
Director, Global Strategy – Strategic Accounts
Kari's diverse experience in sales and account management for Fortune 100 companies includes market and consumer research, strategy, and digital marketing.
Strategic Growth Director
Devoted to client success and growth, Tom forms long-lasting client partnerships centered around unmatched insights.
Global Strategy Director
With an extensive background in strategic account management, Meghann passionately works to further clients’ business objectives through collaborative partnerships.
Global Strategy Director
A collaborative and insightful client partnership professional, Juliette brings four years of strategic account building experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods and retail space. Her aptitude for assessing client needs and problem solving has built the foundation for her long-lasting partnerships and success.
Global Strategy Manager
Armed with a collaborative approach to research and a tenacious work ethic, Molly forms strategic, lasting partnerships with her clients.
Global Strategy Manager
Megan is a passionate consultative seller, specializing in strategic account planning in the CPG industry to help her clients win time and time again.
Director of People
Pam channels her love for people into human resource excellence. She heads talent acquisition, on-boarding, employee relations, and the Curion Culture Task Force.
Corporate Communications Manager
In her eight years at Curion, Katerina played an integral role in defining Curion's brand identity. She now ensures Curion’s brand remains consistent across internal communications & throughout our national consumer centers, and supports the executive team.