Ms. Gupta envisions her company becoming an integral part of family kitchens everywhere, fostering a love for baking and quality family time.
CHICAGO, IL, April 11, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Shelley Gupta, CFA, MBA, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Gupta is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in her field, currently serving as the founder and chief executive officer of BāKIT Box since 2020. Her journey in her company is a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in growth, where she has successfully navigated the challenges of establishing a new brand and cultivating a dedicated customer base. BāKIT Box is notably recognized for its unique, STEM-inspired baking kits for children that cater to culinary exploration.
Prior to this venture, Ms. Gupta held significant roles within various respected organizations. From 2018 to 2023, she was the president of the Guitars Over Guns R.I.S.E. Board in Chicago, where she contributed to empowering youth through music and mentorship. In 2021, Ms. Gupta offered her marketing insight as a consultant for Radford Beauty. Her strategic insights were honed through her tenure at Accenture, where she rose from a strategy consultant summer associate in 2015 to a senior strategy consultant between 2016 and 2018 and business strategy manager between 2018 and 2020. Earlier in her career, Ms. Gupta's financial expertise was pivotal with Easton's Group of Hotels, where she progressed from sales and marketing manager in 2008 to the director of finance by 2009 and as the executive director of finance and condominium development from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she found success as an account manager of personal banking at RBC between 2007 and 2008.
Ms. Gupta's career trajectory is a product of her education. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in management, finance, and economics from the University of Toronto and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Further solidifying her expertise, she received credentials as a chartered financial analyst certified through the CFA Institute.
Ms. Gupta's creative passions have always driven her toward innovation and entrepreneurship. Her decision to establish BāKIT Box stemmed from her desire to demystify baking for the average person by providing comprehensive resources for baking from scratch. Looking ahead, Ms. Gupta envisions her company becoming an integral part of family kitchens everywhere, fostering a love for baking and quality family time. She is also passionate about mentoring other founders and startups across industries, drawing on her extensive experience to inspire innovation globally within the consumer-packaged goods industry.
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