Sangita Woerner
Chief Marketing Officer | Executive Vice President @ Empower
Empower•Mercer Island, Washington, United States
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience32+ Years
LevelCXO
Executive Overview
Accomplished brand, marketing, and business executive with a track record of success at three Fortune 500 companies—Unilever, Starbucks, and Alaska Airlines. Passionate about leveraging consumer trends, insights, and data to create exceptional guest experiences while driving brand growth and business impact. Recognized for consistently raising the bar, delivering measurable results, and leading with transparency, trust, and empathy. Committed to setting high standards, fostering a culture of excellence, and celebrating achievements to inspire teams.
Career Timeline
- EmpowerCurrentSep 2025–Present· 1 yr 1 mo
- Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing OfficerCurrentSep 2025–Present
- 2015–Apr 2025· 10 yrs 3 mos
- Senior Vice President, Marketing & Guest Experience2015–Apr 2025
- Jun 2010–2015· 4 yrs 7 mos
- Vice President, Global Coffee Category Brand Management2014–2015
- Senior Marketing Director, Global Single ServeMar 2012–Dec 2013
- Marketing Director, Seattle's Best CoffeeJun 2010–Feb 2012
- Jun 1994–Jun 2010· 16 yrs
- Director of Brand, Marketing & InnovationJun 1994–Jun 2010
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Marketing & Finance
The University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessBachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Accounting
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of BusinessExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Sangita Woerner
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Multi-channel Campaign ManagementShopper MarketingTeam LeadershipProduct MarketingLoyalty MarketingAdvertisingDigital MarketingBrand Development StrategyConsumer ProductsPerformance MarketingRetailMulti-Channel MarketingGlobal Consumer MarketingBrand ExpressionBrand EquityBrand StrategyCustomer InsightLoyalty ProgramsSponsorship MarketingProduct Innovation