Danelle Kosmal is a seasoned professional in the beverage alcohol industry, known for her expertise in research, data analytics, and marketing strategies. Danelle joined 3 Tier Beverages in March 2024, where she brought a passion for leveraging data to drive industry insights and actions. Prior to her role at 3 Tier Beverages, Danelle served as the vice president of research at the Beer Institute, where she led data analytics and policy research, and delivered talks at key industry events. Before her tenure at the Beer Institute, Danelle spent 16 years at NielsenIQ, where she led industry thought leadership initiatives and best practice solutions for clients in the beer, wine, and spirits sectors, as well as for industry groups and the media. Danelle’s insights have been featured in national media outlets, including CBS This Morning, WSJ, NYT, CNN, Fox News, and The Washington Post, along with leading trade publications.
Danelle earned her MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and her BA in International Studies and Economics from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. She currently resides in Tokyo, Japan with her husband and son. When in the U.S., they call the Washington, DC area home.
