Ash Gunderson

Background

Job Description

Lead a team to support all the finance and accounting technology systems globally for the CFO Organization Sr Director, Global Finance Systems: Transform and sustain global financial systems. Building Data Governance for Finance organization. Built first-ever strategy and detailed 3-year plan to manage risks associated with the rapidly growing CPG Channel business. Crafted program schedule and leading build-out of new best-practice risk and compliance function. Also held general management responsibility for NA Consumer Packaged goods business after Starbucks established a global alliance with Nestle. Led NA Starbucks portfolio, brand and cross-functional teams to enable organizational transition and growth.

Company Description

Since 1971, Starbucks has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world.

Employment History

Over 20 years of experiences in program management, operation and financial systems experience

Education

BA, Business - University of Phoenix; MBA - Seattle University

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

Provide coaching and guidance on career navigation

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

Hybrid (mix of in-person and virtual). Starbucks Cafe.