Kevin O'Donnell

Kevin O'Donnell is an experienced sustainability and environmental strategy professional with a diverse background spanning over three decades. Currently serving as a Climate & Energy Advisory Panelist for the McKnight Foundation and a Senior Advisor at the Innovation Forum, Kevin has previously held leadership roles at Dairy Farmers of America as Senior Vice President of Sustainability and at General Mills as Global Director of Sourcing & Operations Sustainability. With significant experience at Nike, including positions as Global Director of Manufacturing Waste Stream Optimization and Global Environmental Sustainability Director, Kevin has consistently focused on advancing sustainability initiatives and corporate social responsibility across various sectors. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, in Political Science/Public Policy from Hamline University and a Mini-MBA in Leading Growing Companies from the University of St. Thomas.