Kathi Lentzsch Email & Phone Number

As a seasoned public and private company Board Director, Committee and Board Chair, and former Chief Executive, Kathi Lentzsch is passionate about business and cultural transformation in consumer-facing industries, including retail and healthcare. Specializing in the evolution and strategic development of beloved brands, she has driven exceptional results by nurturing an emotional connection with customers. Grounded by her philosophy of authentically caring for customers, employees, vendors, and communities, she fosters trust and confidence among stakeholders through transparency and collaboration. Kathi's ability to manage financial and reputational risks while driving growth is a testament to her strategic thinking. Her extensive background in family-owned and founder-led businesses, successful M&A transactions, public offerings, and capital raises is invaluable to her board roles as is her proven ability to lead organizations through change at every stage, from high growth to turnarounds in mass to luxury retail, or manufacturing to wholesale. Her diverse experience spans nearly all consumer categories, including pharmacy, consumables, home furnishings, gifts, fine jewelry, and fashion.With over 25 years of international experience, Kathi has been instrumental in building direct partnerships in over 30 countries, creating an early “fair trade” methodology. Her deep knowledge and experience in Emerging Markets in Asia, particularly in India and China, has earned her a reputation for operating with integrity while maintaining a robust bottom line.

Listed skills include Retail, Merchandising, Strategy, Leadership, and 46 others.

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  William & Mary

  Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba)