Professional Journey

Marise began her career in fashion in 2001. Her interest in complex and well-thought-out products quickly brought her into the outdoor and activewear industry, where she enjoyed 13 years of her professional journey.

During those years, she gained expertise in sales as well as launching high-performance products with compelling stories and advanced technical features. She also worked with the latest fabric technologies and certifications.

In 2019, she transitioned into the kitchenware industry, where she could enjoy the same fulfilling complexity and apply the same foundational concepts that belong to the CPG environment.

She launched Kana in November 2019, after ten months of working on branding and product development. As a Director of Brand, she oversees everything from branding to product strategy and marketing activities. She infuses the brand with her core values of quality, innovation, performance, sustainability, and ethics.

As of today, brands under Marise's ownership are being featured in renowned publications such as Vogue, Bon Appétit, Forbes, Business Insider, Gear Patrol, Design Milk, The Kitchn, Food & Wine, Dwell, and America's Test Kitchen, to name a few. This widespread recognition highlights the impact and quality of her work in the industry, further solidifying her reputation as a leader in innovation, branding and marketing.