Emily Vertrees

Emily Vertrees is a seasoned Strategy Director at Energy BBDO, where since January 2018, strategic leadership has been provided across various food and drink brands. Notable achievements include guiding Potbelly Sandwich Shop toward a unified brand positioning and spearheading a successful holiday campaign for Starbucks Frappuccino Bottled Beverages, which earned recognition as an Effie Awards Finalist in 2021. Previous experience at Schafer Condon Carter involved impactful work with the Chicago Cubs during their 2016 World Series campaign, resulting in record ticket sales and a Silver Clio Award. Early career stages included roles at the Art Institute of Chicago and Colby College Museum of Art, underscoring a foundation in art history and research. Emily holds a BA in Art from Colby College and has studied at New York University in Florence.