Kim Olson

Kim Olson is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently, Olson serves as the Chief Communications Officer at Land O'Lakes, Inc., a position held since July 2015. Prior roles include Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, where management of communications during a significant reputation challenge led to a successful legislative session securing $100 million in funding. Olson's earlier experience features ownership of Kim Olson Consulting, as well as positions at UnitedHealth Group as Vice President of Corporate Communications, and Carlson as Chief Communications Officer, overseeing global branding for the hospitality giant. Additionally, Olson has held roles in public relations at General Mills and Weber Shandwick, starting a career that began with marketing communications at Northern States Power Company. Olson earned a B.A. in Journalism from St. Olaf College and the University of Minnesota.