Dawn Williams Thompson

Dawn Williams Thompson, MBA, has extensive experience in brand management and marketing within the beauty and personal care industry. Currently serving as the Head of NA Personal Care Design for Retail & Brand Equity at Unilever since August 2021, Dawn has successfully led initiatives for key customer growth and innovation across several prominent brands, including Suave and Shea Moisture. Prior roles include Executive Vice President at Hollywood Beauty & Kuza Products, where Dawn pioneered brand management efforts, and Executive Vice President at Strength of Nature, where multiple teams were led to enhance the multicultural hair & beauty business. Dawn's career began at Procter & Gamble, where responsibilities spanned from senior marketing leadership to brand management across various categories. Dawn holds an MBA in Marketing and Organizational Behavior from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Management and Organization from Spelman College.