The Life Of A Global Brand Strategist

Dr. Toni Wheatle is the founder of Wheatle Peart LLC, a multinational branding company that designs marketing content for a diverse range of businesses - from beauty products, agribusinesses, nonprofit organizations (NPOs), and education. Born in Jamaica, Dr. Wheatle began her career developing programs that aided in breaking down socioeconomic barriers. The early part of her career included managing programs such as YouthBuild USA, the Workforce Investment Act, and AmeriCorps. Dr. Wheatle remains true to her familial ties – Wheatle Peart is named in honor of her grandparents, showcasing their encouraging and intrepid spirit.

Dr. Wheatle received a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Northwestern University. In addition, she received an M.B.A. with an emphasis in Marketing from Roosevelt University and a Doctor of Business Administration from Argosy University – both located in Chicago.

An accomplished global branding advisor, Dr. Wheatle has served in leadership positions of many professional organizations. In her role as a National Director, Dr. Wheatle managed social programs affiliated with Comcast, Motorola, and AT&T. She later moved on to developing and restructuring small businesses and NPOs. She also served as Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations creating partnerships with large scale companies such as Lord and Taylor and Aveda. She managed multiple analytics for mass marketing and sales.

Dr. Toni Wheatle serves on the Business Advisory Committer at Concordia University Chicago. Over the course of her career, she has led worldwide business development partnerships with people in Africa, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, the Virgin Islands, and China. Dr. Wheatle maintains an advisory role for Richard Branson’s, of the Virgin Group, Branson Centre Entrepreneurship Caribbean. The Branson Centre supports new and longstanding businesses that earn an estimated $25-$200 million in revenue in Jamaica.

Dr. Toni Wheatle has been featured in media around the world in countries such as Nigeria and Jamaica. In her free time, Dr. Wheatle adores cooking, especially seafood. She is also very fond of beaches and the sea.

She is currently in the process of launching her second company, Nicol + Earth, which specializes in skincare products.