Annie Young-Scrivner
Annie Young-Scrivner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968 United States |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | –present |
| Known for | CEO of Wella Company; former CEO of Godiva Chocolatier; executive roles at PepsiCo and Starbucks |
| Spouse | Scott Scrivner |
Annie Young-Scrivner is a Chinese-American corporate leader who currently holds the position of CEO at Wella Company. Her previous executive experience includes significant roles at Godiva Chocolatier, PepsiCo, and Starbucks.
Early life and education
Born to Chinese parents Frank and Nancy Young, she relocated to the United States at age seven. Her family established multiple small enterprises across various sectors. Young-Scrivner obtained a bachelor's degree in marketing from the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington in 1991. She later completed an MBA at the Carlson School of Business, University of Minnesota, in 2003. Additionally, she enhanced her expertise through executive programs at Yale School of Management, Darden School of Business, and the International Institute for Management Development.
Career
Prior to joining Wella, Young-Scrivner served as CEO of Godiva Chocolatier for a period of three years. During her time at Starbucks, she occupied several leadership positions including global chief marketing officer and president of Tazo Tea. Her career at PepsiCo spanned two decades, involving responsibilities in marketing, sales, and general management across 30 countries, culminating in her role as president and chairperson of PepsiCo Foods in Greater China.
Her Starbucks tenure included serving as global CMO and president of Tazo (2009), president of Starbucks Canada from 2012 to 2014, president of Teavana and executive vice president of Global Tea between 2014 and 2016, followed by EVP of Global Digital & Loyalty Development until 2017. She transitioned from Starbucks to lead Godiva thereafter.
Young-Scrivner holds board memberships with Wella Company and YUM! Brands. Her previous board service includes Tiffany & Co., Macy's Inc., and Starbucks Japan. She also chairs the advisory board for the Foster School of Business dean and is an active member of The Wall Street Journal CEO Council, Fast Company Impact Council, and the Fortune Most Powerful Women network.
In October 2020, KKR appointed her as CEO of Wella Company following their acquisition of a 60% majority stake from Coty Inc., effective December 2020. Established in 1880 by Franz Ströher, Wella Company owns brands such as Wella Professionals, O·P·I, ghd, Briogeo, Nioxin, Sebastian Professional, and Clairol. The company is recognized as one of the fastest expanding entities within the beauty industry, emphasizing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), environmental, social & governance (ESG) initiatives, and mission-driven growth.
Personal life
Young-Scrivner is married to Scott Scrivner; together they have two children.