Carolmarie Brown

Carolmarie Brown has extensive work experience in corporate communications, marketing, brand management, and business development. Carolmarie began their career at WICB TV, where they served as an Executive Producer and produced 12 television specials. Carolmarie then worked at Corielle and Company as an Account Executive, handling strategic and creative communications plans for clients including Kraft Dairy Group and Dow Consumer Products. After that, they joined Strawbridge & Clothier as a Copy Supervisor, where they planned and coordinated weekly advertising schedules and served as a copywriter and editor.

In 1988, Carolmarie joined DuPont as a Product Publicity Manager, where they developed and executed publicity and marketing communications programs. Carolmarie later served as a Communications Consultant, introducing a new Teflon nonstick coatings product portfolio for cookware. Carolmarie also worked as a Public Relations Manager, managing global strategic public relations for the Corian brand, and as a Market Development Sales Manager, achieving significant sales growth for pouch systems. Carolmarie eventually became a Consumer Packaging Manager, establishing a decorative gift packaging business and developing a global positioning, brand architecture, and distribution network.

In 2001, Carolmarie joined INVISTA as a Marketing Manager, extending the STAINMASTER brand into the furniture industry and leading a cross-functional team to implement a unique licensing business model. Carolmarie then returned to DuPont as a Global Communications Manager, providing strategic communications direction and counsel for multi-regional, multi-functional business and communications teams. Carolmarie also served as a leader on strategic steering and corporate issues management teams.

Most recently, Carolmarie joined Ashland in 2013. Carolmarie held several roles, including Director of Global Marketing and Business Communications, Senior Director of Global Marketing, Brand and Business Communications, and Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Global Marketing, Brand and Business Communications. In these positions, they played a key role in developing and implementing corporate communications strategies, overseeing marketing and brand initiatives, and driving sustainable growth and customer experience enhancements through digital initiatives.

Throughout their career, Carolmarie has been known for their strategic leadership, strong communication skills, and ability to drive organizational growth and brand success.

Carolmarie Brown attended Ithaca College from 1983 to 1987, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. In 2005, they also received a Black Belt certification from Six Sigma.