Carol Kruse

Carol Kruse is a seasoned marketing executive and corporate board director with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as a Corporate Board Director at Valvoline Inc. and as a Venture Partner at Oregon Venture Fund, Kruse has also held significant positions such as Chief Marketing Officer at Cambia Health Solutions and ESPN, where responsibilities included managing substantial budgets and overseeing extensive marketing strategies. Previous roles include Vice President of Global Digital Marketing at The Coca-Cola Company and Co-Founder of RocketCash LLC, along with foundational positions at Storm Technology, Procase, The Clorox Company, and Union Bank. Kruse holds an MBA in Marketing from USC Marshall School of Business and a BA in International Relations from Pomona College.