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Laurie Demeritt
Chief Executive Officer, The Hartman Group
As the Chief Executive Officer, Laurie Demeritt drives the vision, strategy, and operations for The Hartman Group, a consultancy focused on identifying demand-side trends in the food and beverage industry. Laurie oversees client projects focused on issues of portfolio management, brand renovation, consumer insights, and innovation. A nationally recognized authority on consumer behavior and culture, Laurie received her MBA from the University of Washington and her BA from Cornell University.