Chicory's CRO Meghan Howard Celebrates Dual Industry Accolades

Howard was honored as a Women of Excellence winner by the Path to Purchase Institute and as a Top Women in Grocery by Progressive Grocer.

NEW YORK, November 16, 2023 — Chicory, the leading contextual commerce advertising platform, is delighted to announce that its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Meghan Howard, was honored at two award celebrations last week, marking a significant achievement for Howard and an incredible milestone for Chicory. 

Women of Excellence (WEX) by the Path to Purchase Institute

Meghan’s first accolade was the "Women of Excellence" award, presented by the Path to Purchase Institute. This prestigious award program recognizes the outstanding achievements of female brand marketers, retailers, agency executives and solution providers who have made a significant impact on the path to purchase. Meghan was recognized in the "Business Excellence" category among a distinguished group of industry leaders.

The winners were celebrated at the Women of Excellence Awards ceremony and cocktail reception on November 8, 2023, as part of the P2PI LIVE & Expo held in St. Louis. The awardees will also be featured in the November/December issue of P2PI Magazine.

Photo Credit: The Path to Purchase Institute 

Top Women in Grocery (TWIG) by Progressive Grocer

Meghan’s second accolade was the esteemed "Top Women in Grocery" award by Progressive Grocer, the leading media brand in the grocery industry. The TWIG program, now in its 17th year, received over 1,000 nominations from diverse companies across the retail, wholesale, consumer packaged goods, research, and marketing sectors of the food industry.

The 2023 Top Women in Grocery program recognized 400 women across three categories: Senior Level Executives, Rising Stars, and Store Managers. Meghan was among the Senior Level Executives.

The honorees were featured in the June issue of Progressive Grocer and online at ProgressiveGrocer.com. They were celebrated at the annual TWIG gala and Leadership Development Program, which took place on November 8-9, as part of Grocery Industry Week at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida.

These accolades not only recognize Meghan’s personal achievements but also underscore Chicory's commitment to excellence and innovation. Under Meghan’s leadership, Chicory grew its Sales team sixfold and increased revenue by 10x, all while developing and launching new, innovative advertising solutions that help CPG brands and retailers drive incremental sales growth. 

For more information about Chicory and its contextual commerce solutions, visit chicory.co.