Maria Del Rio

Chief Marketing Officer CTI

Maria del Rio is a seasoned marketer and business executive with a wealth of experience spanning 25 years in Pan-American marketing and general management roles at global Fortune 500 companies. Her expertise includes global general management, strategic marketing, brand architecture, innovation, sustainability, and non-profit leadership.

As a former CEO of two startups, Maria is results-driven and brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and experience in managing complex matrixed organizations. Her career includes significant roles at consumer-packaged goods giants such as Coca-Cola, Kimberly-Clark, Molson Coors, and Procter & Gamble.

Maria's leadership has been instrumental in managing multimillion-dollar marketing categories for these industry heavyweights, consistently achieving growth and profit targets. She has successfully expanded portfolios with new products and repositioned iconic brands to remain fresh and relevant in the market.

Before joining CTI Chromatic Technologies, Maria served as the CEO of two startups in the U.S., one of which was acquired by Molson Coors. She played a key role in creating and executing strategic plans for Kimberly-Clark's iconic paper products. Maria's diverse experience also includes postings at The Coca-Cola Company, where she provided valuable insights into various beverage categories and products.

Maria holds an MBA from the Andrés Bello Catholic University in Caracas, Venezuela, and business administration and music degrees from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Additionally, she has a certificate in Digital Marketing from Cornell University. Maria's passion for innovation, sustainability, and strategic leadership continues to drive her success in the dynamic world of marketing and business.