Kathy Ruhle

Kathy Ruhle (Zhang) is an accomplished procurement executive with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as Chief Procurement Officer at kdc/one since May 2024, Kathy has held significant roles at Nestlé Health Science as VP and Head of Procurement, and at Drive Medical as VP of Global Sourcing. Kathy's expertise includes overseeing global sourcing strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing strategic sourcing processes. Earlier positions include Director of Purchasing, Logistics and Planning at The Topps Company, and Global Category Lead at Ingredion, among others. Kathy holds an MBA from the University of Rochester - Simon Business School and a BS in Biochemical Engineering from East China University of Science and Technology.