Kiri Peterson

Kiri Peterson's work experience includes roles in various companies. They began working at Kagome USA, Inc. in 2002 as a Sales and Marketing Representative, where they explored both domestic and international markets and achieved success in winning high impact accounts. In 2006, they became a Manager to Senior Manager, International Sales, and expanded sales reach to 40 global markets while establishing Kagome USA as the hub for global foodservice business development. They joined U.S. Bank and SAP in 2012, holding roles as an Innovation Consultant & Project Manager and a Marketing Consultant & Client Manager, respectively. Since 2013, they have returned to Kagome USA, Inc., serving as the Senior Director and later as the Vice President of Global Business Development, responsible for designing and implementing brand purpose and principles for global operations.

KIRI (YU) PETERSON received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Marketing from San Jose State University in 2001. They later obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Marketing, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business from 2010 to 2013.