Bettina joined Oceantic Network in 2021 as the Director of Business Development and Global Outreach. In this role, she focused on translating how the organization helps grow the supply chain, researching tangential industry sectors and developing business outreach strategies. In 2025, Bettina transitioned into her new role as Membership Engagement & Marketing Director, supporting the marketing team with innovative outreach and engagement strategies. Bettina manages Oceantic’s presence at domestic and global trade shows and conferences, and through the Global Gateway program, organizes U.S. delegations travelling abroad to facilitate international connections and enter the global supply chain.
Before joining the network, Bettina lived in Germany and Switzerland for five years studying and working in marketing and sales in the pharmaceutical and FMCG industries. After moving to Richmond, Virginia in 2020, Bettina took interest in the growing U.S. offshore wind industry and joined Renewable Resources International. At RRI, she wrote U.S. offshore wind market reports to brief European industry stakeholders, as well as supply chain database structuring and creating presentation materials for webinars.
Bettina received a B.S.in International Business from Elon University in North Carolina. After entering the Dual Degree Program at Elon, she moved to Germany and received a B.S. in International Management from the ESB Business School. She received a Master’s Degree in Marketing Services and Communication Management from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.
When not travelling the world and enjoying local cuisines, Bettina enjoys spending time with family and friends. Fun fact: Bettina is an avid skier- both water and snow!
