Kristen Blum, NACD.DC, currently serves as an Independent Director at Sheetz and GuideWell, as well as an Advisory Board Member at Verneek and a member of T200, a global executive tech community. Kristen Blum has held various high-level positions at PepsiCo, including SVP CIO for Latin America and Global IT Transformation, and served as EVP Chief Technology Officer at JCPenney. Additional experience includes leadership roles at Abercrombie & Fitch and PepsiCo focused on innovation, data, and enterprise solutions. Kristen Blum holds a B.A. in English Grammar and Literature from The Ohio State University.