Heather Ray is a transformation executive who believes the most powerful driver of business performance is people.
Her leadership philosophy is grounded in a simple idea: transformation doesn’t start with strategy — it starts with people.
As Chief Transformation & People Officer at Mark Anthony Group, one of North America’s most successful private beverage companies, Heather leads the company’s enterprise-wide transformation and global People Operations, guiding leadership, culture, and capability for iconic brands including White Claw Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Mission Hill Family Estate Winery.
With more than 20 years of leadership experience, including roles at PepsiCo and Mark Anthony Group, her work focuses on integrating the transformation agenda with the people agenda – helping organizations navigate complexity, evolve their cultures, and unlock growth.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Heather is a passionate advocate for community and human connection. She supports organizations such as InspireHealth Supportive Cancer Care, performs with the award-winning a cappella group Sweet Scarlet, and treasures time with her husband and two children.
Heather is also a champion for the advancement of women in leadership and speaks about leading through complexity, unlocking human potential, and building high-performing cultures where ambition and humanity coexist.
