Micol Cortese ^{Ultimate Decision-Maker}

Director of Brand Marketing at Rakuten

Current Job Duration: 1 yr 11 mos (until March 2026)

HEADLINE:
Social-First Brand Marketer + Mom | Storytelling Meets Strategy | Obsessed with Culture, Content & Community

PERSONAL SUMMARY:
As a brand and social marketing leader with 15+ years of experience, I help consumer brands grow through storytelling that’s as strategic as it is culturally relevant. I’ve led teams at Collective Voice, Harper Wilde, Curology, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Saks and I’ve always focused on building high-impact brand strategies that drive awareness, engagement, and business results.

Modern marketing isn't about more content; it’s about the right content, shaped by cultural insight and data. I believe in building brands that move at the speed of culture while delivering real, measurable value to the business.

You can see some of my work at www.micolcortese.com.

Languages: Italian

EDUCATION:
School: Smith College
Degree: BA, Economics, Italian Language and Literature
Activities: None

School: Fashion Institute of Technology
Degree: Associate, Fashion Merchandising Management
Activities: None

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