Kari Szentesi

Kari Szentesi is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in retail marketing and design, currently serving as the Senior Global Retail Marketing Manager at Specialized Bicycle Components since November 2013. In this role, Kari develops global retail marketing strategies that enhance customer engagement through innovative in-store and digital experiences. Prior to this, Kari held various positions including Company Owned Retail Marketing Manager and Regional Retail Marketing Manager at Specialized, along with co-founding Thank Gravel It's Friday, a grassroots gravel cycling organization. Kari has also contributed to academia as a Graphic Design Instructor at California State University, Long Beach, and has extensive freelance and retail experience, including roles at PV Bicycle Center and Fox Head, Inc. Kari holds a BFA in Graphic Design from California State University, Long Beach, and a Master's degree in Marketing and Communication from Franklin University.