As the Marketing Director for OU Kosher, the world’s leading Kosher certifying agency, Phyllis is responsible for the marketing and new business development by assisting food producers worldwide obtain OU Kosher certification for their products. She also provides support for existing companies market their products through the OU Kosher’s international network of kosher consumers. Phyllis joined the Orthodox Union in 2006 after serving as Marketing Manager for Sabra Hummus where she helped launch the hummus category to the American market.
Prior to joining Sabra, Phyllis was involved in the development and success of the International Kosherfest Trade show. As Show Director from 1989 – 2002, she worked with thousands of Kosher food manufacturers and oversaw the strategic planning and execution of the show. Phyllis was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and obtained an MBA in Marketing from Pace University in 1988. She lives in Woodmere, N.Y. and has three children and seventeen grandchildren.
For help with expanding the reach of a product or brand contact Phyllis at koegel@ou.org or if you’d like to find out more about becoming OU Kosher certified.