Bonnary Lek has two decades of experience in corporate communications, hospitality public rela7ons, executive  thought leadership, crisis communications, and brand management working for Wine Enthusiast, Kimpton  Hotels & Restaurants, Travel Channel, and Discovery Communications. In May 2025, she completed the Harvard  Business School Executive Education program in Creating Brand Value to deepen her knowledge on translating  business strategies into compelling corporate narratives. 

As Senior Director of Communications at Wine Enthusiast, Bonnary was a trusted advisor to senior leadership,  served as a corporate spokesperson, and oversaw all communications for the media and commerce company.  Her work amplified awareness and drove sales to the commerce division, increased traffic for the website with more efficient SEO results, and aligned the company storytelling to be more cohesive. She played a key role in  executing a detailed rollout for the premier Wine Star Awards gala and the Future 40 tastemakers list. She collaborated closely with the social media team to optimize all owned channels and platforms. Across her four  years at Wine Enthusiast, the total brand footprint grew to over six million active consumers. 

Bonnary graduated from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland–College Park and earned a WSET Level 2 certification in wine with merit. In addition to being a Wine Unify mentor, she  volunteers as a Communications & Brand Strategy Advisor for The Veraison Project, a Member of Les Dames  d’Escoffier International and Sisterly Love Collective, a Nominating Committee Co-Chair & Award Presenter for  The Tases, and a Planning Committee Member for FEASTIVAL.  

Connect with her on Instagram: @bonnary