Aracely Ferraresi is a VP Portfolio Xcelerator at Emerald and has over 20 years’ experience in working within the B2B realm. She joined Emerald in June 2021 and is responsible for a portfolio of brand launches and expansions. She has also led research efforts resulting in three new brand launches for Emerald this year.
Aracely has a diverse background that includes marketing, finance, product management, technology implementation and has previously led strategic projects including product launches and strategic partnerships at large organizations such as American Express, American Express GBT, and Mercedes-Benz USA. While at American Express GBT she received the company’s Pacesetter Award and the Innovation Award six out of seven consecutive years. She was also a key contributor to various strategic client wins including Disney, Merck, and others.
Aracely holds a master’s degree in International Affairs from The New School in New York City. She is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and public speaking, and she is current president of the Emerald Toastmasters Club. Aracely was born in Ecuador, grew up in New Jersey and currently resides in Weston, Florida, with her husband Anthony and 2.5-year-old son Apolo.