Ash Gunderson
Job Title: Sr Director, Global Finance and Accounting Technology Systems
Company: Starbucks
Industry: Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods
Mentor Since: Fall 2023
Will Mentor: Graduate Students
Mentor Type: Albers
Profile
Background
Job Description
Lead a team to support all the finance and accounting technology systems globally for the CFO Organization Sr Director, Global Finance Systems: Transform and sustain global financial systems. Building Data Governance for Finance organization. Built first-ever strategy and detailed 3-year plan to manage risks associated with the rapidly growing CPG Channel business. Crafted program schedule and leading build-out of new best-practice risk and compliance function. Also held general management responsibility for NA Consumer Packaged goods business after Starbucks established a global alliance with Nestle. Led NA Starbucks portfolio, brand and cross-functional teams to enable organizational transition and growth.
Company Description
Since 1971, Starbucks has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world.
Employment History
Over 20 years of experiences in program management, operation and financial systems experience
Education
BA, Business - University of Phoenix; MBA - Seattle University
Mentoring Objectives & Scope
Provide coaching and guidance on career navigation
When and where do you hold meetings with your students?
Hybrid (mix of in-person and virtual). Starbucks Cafe.