As the vice president of product and brand marketing in the U.S. at American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), Kelly Kenny leads strategy and development of the menu vision and the national marketing calendar. She and her team are responsible for menu innovation, product positioning, pricing, and promotional recommendations for the entire DQ® menu of hot food and treat products, including the iconic Blizzard® Treat, Chicken Strip Basket, and Signature Stackburgers™.
Kelly started at ADQ in 2007 and continuously was promoted from marketing manager and senior manager roles to director roles and then, in 2017, to her current role as vice president of product and brand marketing. During her time at ADQ, she individually and collectively has led treat, hot food, and beverage categories to deliver products consumers crave and increase sales. Before joining ADQ, she held several marketing roles at Buca di Beppo Restaurants.
Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.