Rachel Zar, MBA
About Rachel Zar, MBA
Rachel Zar, MBA, serves as the Director of Venture Strategy at Pilot44 since 2024. She has held various marketing leadership roles across multiple companies, including Skinfix Inc., Amyris, Unilever, and Coty.
Work at Pilot44
Rachel Zar has been serving as the Director of Venture Strategy at Pilot44 since 2024. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategic initiatives that drive growth and innovation within the company. Her experience in marketing and brand management contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Prior to her current role, Rachel Zar held several significant positions in marketing. She worked at Skinfix Inc. as the Director of Marketing from 2019 to 2021. Rachel also served as Head of Marketing Communications at Amyris for 11 months in 2023, following her role as Head of Brand Marketing at the same company from 2022 to 2023. Her career includes a tenure at Unilever, where she was a Brand Manager for Murad and later a Senior Manager in Retail Marketing.
Educational Background
Rachel Zar completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor of Arts in History from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at UCLA Anderson School of Management, where she obtained her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from 2015 to 2018. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both liberal arts and business management.
Career Progression
Rachel Zar's career spans over a decade, with diverse roles in marketing across various companies. She began her career at Colin Cowie Lifestyle as a Marketing and Business Development Associate. She then progressed through various marketing roles at Coty and Unilever, gaining experience in brand management and marketing strategy. Her roles have included positions such as Coordinator for U.S. Marketing at Coty and Manager of North America Marketing at Unilever.