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Trevor DeWitt

Head of Marketing

Trevor leads all firm marketing and communications strategies while also advising Celesta portfolio companies in building and optimizing their marketing programs. He has more than 15 years of experience leading teams and campaigns that deliver brand and revenue growth, within both startups and global organizations across B2B, B2C, and social impact investment.

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