Kristi Johnson

Kristi Johnson is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in brand management and innovation. Currently serving as the Director of Marketing for EMEA Channel Development (CPG) at Starbucks since January 2016, Kristi has led category expansion initiatives in Japan, China, and Korea. Prior roles include Senior Brand Manager in Global Strategic Marketing and Innovation at Starbucks and Senior Brand Manager for Global Insights and Innovation at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®. Kristi's background includes significant positions at Campbell Soup Company and Johnson & Johnson, as well as an early career as a Brand Management Intern at Nestle and a Senior Financial Analyst at Lowe Enterprises. Kristi holds an MBA in Marketing from USC Marshall School of Business and a BA in Economics from UCLA.