Kelly Kohlstruk
About Kelly Kohlstruk
Kelly Kohlstruk serves as the Vice President Director of Global Consumer Planning. With extensive experience in consumer insights and marketing, she has held various leadership roles at companies such as Brown-Forman and Humana.
Work at Brown-Forman
Kelly Kohlstruk held multiple positions at Brown-Forman from 2005 to 2015. She started as Group Manager of Strategic Insights for eight months in 2005. From 2006 to 2008, she served as Group Manager of Channel and Customer Insights. Kohlstruk then transitioned to Group Manager of North America Consumer Planning from 2008 to 2010. Following this role, she became Vice President Director of Global Consumer Insight and Planning, where she worked until 2015. Additionally, she co-led the initiative 'Grow - Growing Remarkable and Outstanding Women' from 2013 to 2015.
Current Role at Humana
Since 2015, Kelly Kohlstruk has been serving as the Director of Consumer Research at Humana. In this role, she focuses on understanding consumer behavior and preferences to inform strategic decisions within the organization. Her experience in consumer insights and planning contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Before her tenure at Brown-Forman, Kelly Kohlstruk worked at Spectrum Brands, Inc. from 1998 to 2005 as Director of Marketing and Sales Information. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing marketing strategies and sales data analysis, contributing to the company's growth during her seven-year tenure.
Educational Background
Kelly Kohlstruk earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from James Madison University, where she studied from 1985 to 1989. She also attended Northwestern University for one year from 1990 to 1991, further enhancing her knowledge and skills in business.
Experience at Nielsen
Prior to her roles at Spectrum Brands and Brown-Forman, Kelly Kohlstruk worked at Nielsen as a Corporate Account Manager from 1994 to 1997. In this position, she managed corporate accounts and provided insights that supported client strategies.