Kim Carlson Touzeau

Kim Carlson Touzeau has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Kim Carlson currently serves as the Vice President of East Coast Sales and Distribution at Vita-Pakt Citrus Products Co., a role they have held since June 2023. Prior to this, they were the President and Owner of Century Blends, LLC, a producer and marketer of dry mixes for the food service and baking industries, starting from October 2020.

Kim also has a background in public relations and communications, having co-founded and served as the Chief Operating Officer of Hummingbird Media Inc. since January 2003. Kim Carlson has experience in the industrial food manufacturing industry as the President of Byron A. Carlson Inc. Food Ingredients, a family-run business that provided ingredient solutions to manufacturers.

Before their foray into the food and PR industries, Kim worked in the entertainment sector. Kim Carlson held the role of Regional Manager at Sega Channel and oversaw regional sales and market development, negotiating contracts and developing marketing programs. Prior to that, they worked at Showtime Networks as a National Accounts Manager/Account Manager, collaborating with cable TV affiliates and developing marketing programs.

Kim began their career at International Business Machines (IBM) as an Account Manager in the Rolm Systems Division. Kim Carlson held this position from January 1988 to December 1989.

Kim Carlson Touzeau obtained an MBA in Management, International Business, and Entrepreneurship from NYU Stern School of Business, graduating in 1995. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Psychology from Duke University, completing their studies in 1987. There is no specific information available regarding their degree or years of study at HEC Paris, but it can be deduced that they pursued Business Management and Finance at that institution.