Christy Cain

Christy Cain is an experienced marketing professional currently serving as Vice President of Brand and Partnerships Marketing at Starbucks since August 2023. Prior roles include Head of Employer Brand Marketing at Amazon Web Services from July 2021 to August 2023, and Vice President of Marketing Strategy at Hilton Grand Vacations from August 2015 to October 2020, where notable initiatives included launching a new research method and developing segmentation strategies. Christy also held roles as Senior Director of Branding & Creative at Hilton Grand Vacations, Director of Global Employer Brand at Hilton Worldwide, and Director of Global Brand Marketing/Advertising, Graphics & Identity at Hilton Hotels & Resorts. In addition, Christy contributed to academia as a University Lecturer at the University of Central Florida. Academic credentials include a Doctorate in Business Administration and Management from City University of Seattle, an Executive MBA from George Mason University, and a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Missouri State University.