Kathy Rostkowski

Kathy Rostkowski is the Senior Director Global Sustainability at McCormick & Co., where she is responsible for leading the development of McCormick’s long-term, results-oriented sustainability strategy that elevates Purpose-led Performance. Purpose-Led Performance is McCormick’s ongoing commitment to delivering top-tier financial performance while doing what’s right for people; the communities where we live, work, and source; and the planet we all share. In this role, Dr. Rostkowski drives climate and sustainability practices globally and amplifies PLP with key stakeholders. Prior to joining McCormick, Dr. Rostkowski served for over eight years at the US Agency for International Development, managing strategic corporate partnerships, designing large scale on-the-ground development programs, and leading insights research to advance sustainable development outcomes. Dr. Rostkowski has a BS in Environmental Engineering from Yale University and a MS and PhD in Environmental Engineering from Stanford University where she focused on innovative sustainable packaging solutions and their impacts. She is part of the 2024 inaugural co-hort of the Strategic Chief Sustainability Officer Program offered by the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.