Kathy Chi Thurber

Kathy Chi Thurber has a diverse and extensive work experience. Kathy is currently the Global President of the Consumer Products Division at Culligan International, a global leader in providing cleaner, softer water. Prior to this, they were the Principle and Co-Founder of Chi Consulting, LLC. Kathy has also held the position of President at Saje Natural Wellness. In their earlier career, they held various leadership roles at L'Oréal, including President, General Manager, and Vice President in areas such as marketing, business development, and global expansion. Before that, they worked at Starbucks as a Product Brand Manager and Marketing Manager, responsible for global strategic coffee initiatives and international marketing integration and promotions. Kathy also gained experience at Macy's, where they served as a Brand Manager, managing loyalty programs and handling advertising and marketing operations.

Kathy Chi Thurber's education history includes a BA from the University of Washington, where they double majored in Political Science and Communications from 1999 to 2003. Kathy also obtained a Business Certificate in Business Development and Management from the University of Washington from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, Kathy attended executive training programs, such as the L'Oreal MBA Executive Training at MIT Sloan School of Management in 2015 and the L'Oreal Executive Training at Harvard Kennedy School in 2014. Kathy recently completed the Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy Program at MIT Sloan School of Management in 2019. Kathy also holds a certification in The Essentials of Digital Marketing from L'Oréal.