Gerry is a globally experienced marketing director, currently leading sales and marketing for New Canaan Farms, her familys artisanal food business in the Texas Hill Country. An INSEAD MBA graduate, her career spans advertising in London, branding for Unilever, and communications for IndieFlix.
She is passionate about using media for social change, focusing on topics like mental health, bullying, and workplace equality through the distribution of impactful films. A mother of three, she has balanced her career with various volunteer and artistic projects, and enjoys life on the family ranch in Utopia, Texas.
Interesting fact: Gerry transitioned from a global marketing career in London and Singapore to running a small-batch jam and salsa company in Utopia, Texas.
Gerry Waters
Creative and Marketing Director at NEW CANAAN FARMS, INC.
Bellaire, Texas, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Social Impact Films
As a director at IndieFlix and through her writing, she actively promoted films addressing mental health, bullying, workplace harassment, and challenges within the foster care system.
Artisanal Foods
She leads marketing for her family's company, New Canaan Farms, which specializes in handcrafted, small-batch jams, salsas, and sauces in the Texas Hill Country.
Mental Health Advocacy
She has been directly involved in distributing films like 'Angst' to schools and corporations to support employee and student mental well-being.
Media Appearances
Gerry has no verified media appearances
Work History
8-2022
Creative and Marketing Director at NEW CANAAN FARMS, INC.
8-2021
President at Startup
9-2020 - 8-2021
Marketing and Communications Director at IndieFlix Group Inc
4-2003 - 10-2008
Branding and Communications Coach at Unilever
1-1999 - 12-1999
Assistant to the Board at Pearson Television
Education
1998 - 1998
MBA from INSEAD
1986 - 1990
Education details unavailable from Durham University
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Location : Bellaire, Texas, United States
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Creative and Marketing Director at NEW CANAAN FARMS, INC.
