Christopher Bylone Van Sandwyk
About Christopher Bylone Van Sandwyk
Christopher Bylone Van Sandwyk serves as the Global Head of Belonging; Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility at Krispy Kreme. He has extensive experience in diversity and inclusion roles, previously holding positions at International Flavors & Fragrances and Aetna, and he holds multiple degrees in leadership and agriculture science.
Current Role at Krispy Kreme
Christopher Bylone Van Sandwyk serves as the Global Head of Belonging; Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility at Krispy Kreme. He has held this position since 2023, working from the company's headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, he focuses on integrating inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility into organizational initiatives to foster a sense of belonging among employees.
Previous Experience at International Flavors & Fragrances
Prior to his current role, Van Sandwyk worked at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) in various capacities. He served as the Global Director, Head of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion from 2021 to 2022. Before that, he was the Global PMO, Diversity & Inclusion and Strategic Workforce Planning from 2017 to 2019, and he held the position of Global Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Manager from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at IFF involved developing a globally consistent DE&I strategy tailored to local cultural and organizational needs.
Educational Background
Van Sandwyk has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University. Additionally, he holds a Master's of Arts in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Science from Rutgers University. This diverse academic foundation supports his expertise in inclusion and diversity initiatives.
Advocacy for Inclusion and Diversity
Christopher Bylone Van Sandwyk advocates for a 'Better Practice' mindset in the design and management of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) programs. He emphasizes the importance of flexibility and local relevance in these initiatives. His belief in integrating DE&I into all organizational aspects aims to create a more inclusive workplace culture, enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction.
Early Career and Development
Van Sandwyk's early career includes various roles in human resources and project management. He worked as a Human Resources Customer Support Consultant at Aetna and held positions at Daymon Worldwide and Flo-Tech as an HRIS Coordinator and HRIS Specialist, respectively. He also gained experience as a Special Projects Intern at The William W. Backus Hospital. These roles contributed to his understanding of workforce planning and human resources management.