As Kellanova鈥檚 chief customer officer, Carrie Sander is the face to the retailer and is responsible for customer and commercial operations in the United States. Sander has been with the company since 2002. Most recently, she served as general manager of the Portable Wholesome Snacks business, where over the past two and a half years she has led the strategic direction, growth plans and operations of some of their most iconic brands, including Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, Nutri-Grain and RXBAR.
Sander has held many senior commercial roles, including sales leadership and planning roles in Away From Home. She has led regional account teams, large customer teams and served as vice president of national account sales from 2019 to 2021.
Throughout her career, she has led strategic joint business planning partnerships resulting in successful joint share gains, sales and profit growth across the portfolio. Sander was awarded the distinction of being named one of Progressive Grocers Top Executive Women in recognition of her influence.
Prior to joining WK Kellogg Co, she worked in merchandising analytics at Target Corporation. Sander also serves as a member of the Kellanova Fund Board of Directors. The Kellanova Fund is a charitable arm of the company, making grants around the world in support of their Better Days Promise. She resides in Mason, Ohio. She earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree in marketing, management and economics from Indiana University.