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Kirsten Hochberg
Kirsten Curtis Hochberg Independent Board Director at DYPER

Kirsten Hochberg is a results-oriented leader with an impressive track record of increasing revenue, improving EBITDA, and driving operational efficiency through innovation and optimization. With over 6000 LinkedIn connections, Kirsten is well-connected and respected in the industry. They have held various interim executive roles, including CEO of a CPG company, COO of a Cyber Security Company, VP of Operations at a Consumer Goods Company, and Head of Supply Chain at a Restaurant Company.

Kirsten's leadership capabilities in building executive teams and achieving results are unparalleled. They have specialized expertise in merger integration, strategic initiatives, coalition building, cyber security, supply chain strategy and optimization, innovation planning and project management, omni-channel distribution, and strategic sourcing. Their experience working with vendors in the US, Europe, and Asia demonstrates their global perspective and capability.

Currently serving as an Independent Board Director at DYPER, Kirsten is a valued member of the governance committee and brings their expertise to chair the committee. They have also served as an Independent Board Director at East West Tea Company, KIIT Company, Felbro Food Products, Inc., and held leadership positions at DYPER and Omega Partner Solutions. With a Master's degree in Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master's in Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of Zaragoza, Kirsten's educational background complements their extensive practical experience.

More about this expert

Full name
Kirsten Curtis Hochberg
Location
San Francisco Bay Area
Title
Independent Board Director
Company
DYPER
Industry
Manufacturing
LinkedIn Connections
6051
Summary
Results oriented leader with proven track record of increasing revenue, improving EBITDA, and driving operational efficiency through innovation and optimization. Proven track record in a variety of industries and interim executive roles, including CEO of a CPG company, COO of a Cyber Security Company, VP of Operations at a Consumer Goods Company, and Head of Supply Chain at a Restaurant Company. Leadership capabilities in building executive teams and achieving results. Specialties: Merger Integration Strategic initiatives & coalition building General management & business operations Cyber Security Supply chain strategy and optimization Innovation planning and project management Omni-channel distribution Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management; experience working with vendors in the US, Europe, and Asia. Supply chain planning, including demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, inventory management, and production planning Supplier and retailer integration Process development and operating model design Supply chain risk management Diagnostics and performance improvement
Skills
Demand Planning DFT

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master's of Engineering
Attended in 2006 - 2007
Field of study: Supply Chain Management and Logistics
University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza Logistics Center
Master of Engineering
Attended in 2006 - 2007
Field of study: Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Positions

EAST WEST TEA COMPANY, LLC
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Independent Board Director
Sep 2022 - Present

Chair of the Governance committee.
Serving on the finance, audit, and compensation committee.

With a mission to inspire, East West Tea Company manufactures YOGI and CHOICE ORGANICS brand products. YOGI has over 40 tea blends made from 140 exotic spices and botanicals sourced from 100% non-GMO growers around the globe. Choice Organics offers a collection of organic traditional tea, organic herbal tea, and unique, flavorful organic tea blends.
KIIT Company
Independent Board Director
Jun 2022 - Present

Chair of the nomination and governance committee and serving on the the finance and audit committee.

KIIT oversees established, global organizations in health and wellness, innovative products, and environmentally-minded categories, while also cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit of innovative ventures. As part of KIIT’s strategy, the company includes a small, dedicated talent pool to advance its M&A and incubation opportunities and provide additional guidance and support to its subsidiaries.
Felbro Food Products, Inc.
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Independent Board Director
Jan 2022 - Present
DYPER
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States · Hybrid
Chief Operating Officer
Nov 2023 - Present
Omega Partner Solutions
San Francisco Bay Area
Managing Partner
Oct 2021 - Present

Solving operational challenges and providing business solutions, from alpha to omega. Interim COO and VP of Operations, supply chain expertise, and meaningful experience growing companies, developing leaders and teams and ensuring a company's operational strategy is aligned with their business strategy.