Special Session
Fueling Success: How Athletes Harness Collaboration, Resilience, and Wellness for Business & Life
San Diego Convention Center, Room 5
During this panel discussion lead by the WE organization, you will hear from athletes on how athletics instill valuable lessons and character traits that go beyond the game. From understanding the importance of nutrition and wellness to cultivating leadership skills, managing high-pressure situations with composure, athletes develop resilience, foster meaningful relationships, and thrive in collaborative environments. This discussion will explore how these experiences and skillsets translate into professional life, empowering individuals to excel in business development, professional growth, and personal well-being.
Moderated by Elizabeth Karvonen, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, The Emerson Group
Amanda Coussoule
U.S. Chief Customer Officer
Kenvue
Amanda Coussoule joined Kenvue in November 2024 to serve in her current role as the U.S. Chief Customer Officer. She sits on the North America Leadership Team, helping Kenvue build a customercentric, insight-driven organization with a competitive edge and a robust growth mindset. She is responsible for unlocking joint-value with Kenvue's customers, shaping overall strategies and ensuring tight integration as she collaborates closely with internal and external partners.
Jill Fitzgerald
Executive Vice President, Business Development
MPG
Elizabeth Karvonen
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
The Emerson Group
Colleen Lindholz
President, Kroger Health
The Kroger Co.
Colleen Lindholz is President of Kroger Health, the healthcare arm of The Kroger Co. Kroger Health is one of America’s leading retail healthcare organizations, with over 2,200 pharmacies and 220 clinics in 37 states. Colleen oversees all of the company’s Pharmacy, Clinical, and Nutrition operations and services, including all healthcare-related digital solutions and telehealth platforms. She’s the lead architect of the company’s “Food as Medicine” strategy, and a passionate believer in Kroger Health’s vision to help people live healthier lives.
Faith Masonius
Former NCAA Athlete | MBA Student | Content Creator for TikTok
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Women enhancing the future, developing across generations and advancing health and wellness.
WE was created to convene, connect and encourage women leaders in the wellness landscape to help build stronger women executives across the retailer, supplier and business partners’ communities.
