Karen Wetherholt is an accomplished leader in talent and culture management, currently serving as Senior Vice President, Talent & Culture at Thrivent since July 2025. In this role, Karen spearheads talent functions, including talent management, leadership development, and culture organization design. As an Executive Coach and Consultant at Executive Bridge LLC, Karen collaborates with professionals and executive teams to unlock potential and strategize for success. Previously, as Global Head of Talent, CSR, & Corporate Communications at Illumina, Karen integrated talent strategies that significantly improved employee engagement and retention. With extensive experience at The Walt Disney Company, including roles as Executive Director of International Talent & Diversity and HR for Greater China, Karen drove transformative initiatives in talent acquisition and operational expansion. Karen holds an MBA from Claremont Graduate University and a BS in Hospitality Management from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
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