Laura Howell, MBA
About Laura Howell, MBA
Laura Howell, MBA, serves as the Chief Data Officer at C.A. Fortune, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in client strategy and management, having previously worked in various roles at Acosta and C.A. Fortune over a span of several years.
Current Role as Chief Data Officer
Laura Howell serves as the Chief Data Officer at C.A. Fortune, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing data management and analytics strategies to enhance decision-making processes within the organization. Her leadership aims to leverage data-driven insights to improve client services and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at C.A. Fortune
Prior to her current role, Laura Howell worked at C.A. Fortune in various capacities. She was the Chief Client Officer from 2019 to 2021, where she focused on client relationships and strategic initiatives. Additionally, she held the position of Vice President of Client Strategy and Partnership for a brief period in 2019, contributing to the development of client engagement strategies.
Career at Acosta
Laura Howell has extensive experience at Acosta, where she held multiple roles over several years. She served as Director from 2012 to 2015, Vice President from 2015 to 2017, and Business Manager from 2008 to 2012. Her career at Acosta began as an Associate Business Manager in 2007, and she also worked as a Category Analyst and Assistant Unit Manager in earlier roles.
Educational Background
Laura Howell earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing with Honors Notation from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration with Honors Distinction at DePaul Driehaus College of Business from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she participated in an International Study Abroad Program at Maastricht University School of Business and Economics in 2005.