International Association of Women Honors Karen Maroli as a 2018-2019 Influencer of the Year

CHICAGO, May 15, 2018 (Newswire.com) - The International Association of Women (IAW) honors Karen Maroli as a 2018-2019 Influencer of the Year. She is recognized with this prestigious distinction for leadership in entrepreneurship. The International Association of Women (IAW) is a global in-person and online networking platform with nearly one million members, 1000+ in person and virtual events, over 100 Local U.S.-based Chapters and International Chapters in several cities in China.

“I’m pleased to welcome Karen into this exceptional group of professional women,” said IPDN President and IAW Spokesperson Star Jones. “Her in-depth knowledge and many years of experience in the CPG, healthcare and retail industries are valuable assets to her company clients and local community.”

Karen's in-depth knowledge and many years of experience in the CPG, healthcare and retail industries are valuable assets to her company clients and local community.

Star Jones, IPDN President and IAW Spokesperson

Karen Maroli has more than 25 years of experience in marketing and general management. Throughout her exceedingly successful career, she has held key leadership positions at a number of large global and Fortune 500 companies, including Aldi Foods, Warner-Lambert, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and Twinings of London. Her highly developed skills include marketing, P&L management, strategic planning and tactical execution, organizational development, sales, operations, innovation, advertising and media, e-commerce and much more.

Time and again, Ms. Maroli has demonstrated a keen ability to turn around underperforming businesses, build brand equity, increase revenue and profit and usher in sustained growth. As a manager and leader, Ms. Maroli has mentored and coached individuals, helping to develop talent so that they may live up to their potential and thrive personally and professionally.

Recently, Ms. Maroli made the bold decision to strike out on her own. She is the President and Founder of Find Your Voice Brand Consulting, LLC, a marketing consultancy firm that offers “strategic business and marketing guidance to accelerate growth for long-term success as well as providing gap fills to open high-level marketing positions within organizations.” Ms. Maroli and her team provide services such as branding building, insight development, innovation, advertising and messaging, corporate and brand strategy, and marketing capability.

Awards & Accomplishments: M.B.A., Cornell University; B.S., Cornell University, Business Management & Marketing

About IAW
The International Association of Women (IAW) is a global in-person and online professional networking platform that provides nearly one million women the forum, professional development and services needed to thrive in an interconnected world. Through 100+ local chapters, International Chapters in several cities in China and 1000+ in person and virtual events, members cultivate valuable connections, develop professionally, and promote themselves and their businesses. Founded in Chicago in 2017, IAW is a division of Professional Diversity Network, Inc., an online network tailored to provide diverse professionals in the United States with access to employment opportunities.

Source: International Association of Women