Annette Davidson

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT ANNETTE DAVIDSON

Throughout her career, Annette has broadened market visibility for well-known brands having worked for powerhouses such as Liz Claiborne, Oscar de la Renta and Donna Karan New York in various marketing roles. In 2009 her passion for marketing and event planning led her to launch her own imprint, Icon Marketing. It would become the epicenter of her vast knowledge and connections throughout the United States, Australia, Japan, Jamaica and Europe. Her interest in this niche market was further sparked as she became inspired by those who had a strong desire to bring their homegrown sauces, spirits, and baked goods to the masses but lacked the industry “know-how” and connections. Annette decided she would be the solution to the problem by bringing her global expertise to those who needed it most. Hence, the mission of Icon Food Marketing was realised, a boutique agency whose clients are successfully integrated into key distribution centers such as Whole Foods, Wegmans, Kroger and other fine specialty food retailers. Annette has secured media placements for her clients and herself in NY Times, Forbes.com, Black Enterprise, Food & Wine, Dove Magazine – Italy (L\' Anima Dei Caraibi), Erlendur Magazine - Iceland and on Ripl.com (Small Business in the time of the Coronavirus). While obtaining media placements for her clients, Annette is a curator of food events and curated Savouring Jamaica at the famed James Beard House. Savouring Jamaica was a celebration of Jamaica’s culinary contribution to global gastronomy. Her most recent venture is the launch of Kitchen Talk Live, an online program showcasing how chefs and food & beverage professionals worldwide are coping with the pandemic. Annette is a graduate of Endicott College in Beverly, MA, and serves on her alma mater Endicott College Alumni Council and is a former mentor with the Branson Center for Entrepreneurship – Caribbean.