Eli Winkler

Eli Winkler has extensive experience in various leadership roles within marketing and operations. Eli has served as the Chief Operating Officer of Fisher & Paykel Appliances since 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the President of Smith & Noble from 2021 to 2023, where they were responsible for commercial strategy and overseeing all functions. From 2016 to 2021, Eli held positions at La-Z-Boy Incorporated, including Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Marketing, Digital CX & Ecommerce. Eli also worked as the Chief Marketing Officer of Specialty's Cafe & Bakery from 2014 to 2016 and as the Vice President of Marketing at Sur La Table from 2010 to 2014. Before that, they were the Director of Business Development at Brand Sense Partners and held various roles at Primedia. Throughout their career, Eli has focused on driving growth, developing brand strategies, implementing digital initiatives, and improving customer experiences.

Eli Winkler completed a BA in Psychology & Consumer Behavior at Bucknell University from 1998 to 2002. Following this, they pursued an MBA with a focus in Marketing/Marketing Management, General at UCLA Anderson School of Management from 2006 to 2008.