Celeste A. Clark, Ph.D.
Independent Director
Meet Celeste
Highlights
Member, board of directors since 2001
Committees: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG); Compensation
Other Boards: Wells Fargo & Company (since 2018), The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (since 2017), Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc (since 2021), W.K. Kellogg Foundation (since 2011)
Expertise
Dr. Celeste Clark has served as principal of the consulting firm, Abraham Clark Consulting, LLC, since November 2011 where she consults on nutrition and health policy, regulatory affairs and leadership development. She is also an adjunct professor at Michigan State University.
From 1977 until 2011, Celeste held various leadership positions with food manufacturer, Kellogg Company, and was a member of the Global Executive Leadership Team, serving as Senior Vice President, Global Policy and External Affairs, and Chief Sustainability Officer. She was responsible for the development and implementation of global health, nutrition and regulatory science initiatives, ensuring both compliance and consistency in approach and implementation. She also led global corporate communications, government relations, public affairs, philanthropy and several administrative functions.
Skills and qualifications
Dr. Clark’s expansive nutrition and health policy, regulatory, sustainability and leadership experience at Kellogg Company and as an independent consultant enables her to provide unique and valuable insights to the board on policy trends, regulatory developments and best practices in sustainability. With her vast knowledge and forward-thinking approach, she brings fresh perspectives to the boardroom on science-based initiatives, and navigating complex sustainability challenges.
Dr. Clark’s career achievements underscore her passion for driving sustainability and supports the Company’s continued commitment to demonstrate the vital importance of sustainable practices and responsible stewardship in solving the challenges of a growing global population.
Dr. Celeste Clark has served as principal of the consulting firm, Abraham Clark Consulting, LLC, since November 2011 where she consults on nutrition and health policy, regulatory affairs and leadership development. She is also an adjunct professor at Michigan State University.
From 1977 until 2011, Celeste held various leadership positions with food manufacturer, Kellogg Company, and was a member of the Global Executive Leadership Team, serving as Senior Vice President, Global Policy and External Affairs, and Chief Sustainability Officer. She was responsible for the development and implementation of global health, nutrition and regulatory science initiatives, ensuring both compliance and consistency in approach and implementation. She also led global corporate communications, government relations, public affairs, philanthropy and several administrative functions.
Skills and qualifications
Dr. Clark’s expansive nutrition and health policy, regulatory, sustainability and leadership experience at Kellogg Company and as an independent consultant enables her to provide unique and valuable insights to the board on policy trends, regulatory developments and best practices in sustainability. With her vast knowledge and forward-thinking approach, she brings fresh perspectives to the boardroom on science-based initiatives, and navigating complex sustainability challenges.
Dr. Clark’s career achievements underscore her passion for driving sustainability and supports the Company’s continued commitment to demonstrate the vital importance of sustainable practices and responsible stewardship in solving the challenges of a growing global population.