Kelly Bengston

Kelly Bengston has extensive work experience in supply chain operations and procurement. Kelly started their career at BDA in 1998 as a Project Manager and worked there until 2003. Kelly then joined Cranium/Hasbro as a Production Lead and later became the Director of Development. In 2009, they joined Bensussen Deutsch & Associates as the Director of Merchandise before moving to Starbucks in 2010. At Starbucks, Kelly held various roles including Director of Global Procurement, Director of Store Development Supply Chain, and Vice President of Global Sourcing. Kelly then became the Vice President of Global Supply Chain Strategy and Deployment before being promoted to the position of Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Operations. Their most recent role at Starbucks is as the SVP of Supply Chain Operations, a position they have held since January 2024.

Kelly Bengston attended Central Washington University from 1992 to 1996, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations.