Jody Kirchner
SENIOR MARKET RESEARCH MANAGER
Jody Kirchner leads GFI’s market research and consumer insights function, providing actionable data to accelerate the alternative protein industry.
Areas of expertise: consumer insights, market research & analysis, food industry, growth strategy, innovation
Prior to joining GFI, Jody worked as a consultant for over 15 years, helping companies better understand their customers and markets and develop and execute growth strategies. She supported companies at all stages, from startups to Fortune 100, and with those looking to invest in or launch new businesses. Her work focused heavily on the food industry, while also touching a diverse range of other sectors. Earlier, Jody worked as a design engineer in the aerospace industry and led marketing for an airline maintenance startup. Jody holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, an MS in Aeronautics from MIT, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from The University of British Columbia.
