Geof Rochester

Founder, GRC Advising

Geof Rochester is a strategic advisor to nonprofit and brand leadership in business, marketing and communications. A recognized thought-leader across corporate sustainability and responsibility, NGOs, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship. He brings distinctive and dynamic experience with the world’s leading conservation NGO, media companies, and consumer goods brands. Geof has served in global roles including as Chief Marketing Officer of The Nature Conservancy, where he was responsible for steering the organization’s marketing, membership and visibility strategies. Prior, Geof held the positions of Executive Vice President for Marketing at World Wrestling Entertainment and Senior Vice President for Marketing at Showtime Networks. Earlier in his career, Geof served in senior marketing positions with Comcast Communications, Radisson Hotels International and P&G. Geof holds several board positions (including currently sitting on the Board of AppHarvest) and consults with various nonprofit organizations, helping them advance their missions through strategic marketing efforts. He speaks regularly on the topics of brand purpose and sustainability. Geof is a graduate of Georgetown University and received an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Geof brings his vision, strategic marketing and growth insights to Christensen Global.