Cristel A. Turner

Cristel A. Turner is an accomplished marketing executive with extensive experience in branding and integrated communications. Currently serving as Chief Branding Officer at DePaul University, Turner previously held significant roles at UScellular, including Head of Integrated Communications & Performance Marketing and Sr. Director of Brand Communications & Creative Content, where marketing initiatives exceeded $100 million annually across 23 states. At PepsiCo, Turner directed global beverage innovation, leading cross-functional teams to develop high-potential products for the EMEA region. Turner’s career at Kraft Foods featured leadership in marketing strategy, establishing a successful grocery business unit, and driving iconic campaigns such as the Philadelphia Cream Cheese initiative. Education includes an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and executive training at Harvard Business School.