About

CARLEIGH A. CONNELLY

As a passionate hospitality leader with over 15 years of omni-channel content production/distribution, business development, and brand marketing experience at food media companies, CPG brands, F&B startups, and multi-channel retailers — Carleigh Connelly specializes in developing and leading strategies that drive revenue and profit by collaborating with internal cross-functional teams and building external relationships with key industry partners.

A proud Chicagoan who prefers a chardog with neon relish over a steamed hot dog any day, Carleigh returned to the Midwest after five years at CBS in New York City and San Francisco. As Director at Chowhound, Carleigh oversaw content strategy, brand extensions, video, and lifestyle content for CBS properties.

Before joining the Chowhound team back in 2014, she was the Director of Content for Chef Michael Mina’s digital group -- managing their test kitchen, editorial team, and producing daily cooking videos.

After spending time in San Francisco as a restaurant consultant, followed by a stint as a Cheesemonger for Cowgirl Creamery -- Carleigh was the Executive Editor of an industry food magazine that focused on culinary trends; worked with Chicago Magazine's dining editor, and spent time as a food buyer for Williams-Sonoma’s corporate team.