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Kristen Upton has extensive experience in marketing and organizational development within the consumer packaged goods and pharmaceutical industries. Currently serving as the Director of Global Marketing Development at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.), Kristen is responsible for enhancing the performance and consistency of marketing practices across a $3B Nutraceutical business and oversees the Global Marketing Academy. Prior roles include Director of Marketing Capability at Pharmavite, where Kristen focused on training and team development, and Director of Marketing for Nature Made Vitamins, where a brand transformation was initiated. Earlier positions at SC Johnson encompassed various marketing roles, including Marketing Director for OFF Mosquito Repellents and Brand Manager for Glade Candles, where significant brand-building initiatives were implemented. Kristen holds a Master’s degree in Organization Development and Change Management from Penn State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Ivey Business School at Western University, along with a certificate in Social Media Management from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.