ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, June 12, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Nicole Kramer has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Kramer's professional journey is distinguished by a series of progressive leadership roles in the consumer goods and beverage industries, culminating in her current position as Senior Manager of Commercial Capabilities at Kellanova (now Mars Snacking), a role she has held since 2023. In this capacity, she has been recognized for her expertise in workforce transformation and artificial intelligence enablement, guiding teams through complex organizational changes and fostering innovation. Among her most significant accomplishments, Ms. Kramer has led large-scale workforce transformation initiatives that bridge people, technology, and business strategy. Her work includes co-developing a transformational onboarding program at Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling that addressed critical retention challenges and accelerated employee readiness, as well as pioneering an AI enablement strategy at Kellanova that integrated Microsoft Copilot into everyday business workflows across foundational, intermediate and advanced levels of adoption. By aligning leadership, capability development, and organizational change, she has consistently helped organizations accelerate transformation, improve performance, and prepare their workforce for the future. The success of these initiatives led to her recruitment by Kellanova to drive similar transformational efforts, further establishing her reputation as a leader in workforce transformation, AI enablement and organizational effectiveness.

In 2025, as part of her leadership journey at Kellanova, Ms. Kramer broadened her commercial expertise through a range of cross-functional commercial enablement assignments supporting multiple business units and categories. These experiences provided deep exposure to the interconnected disciplines of sales, category management, marketing, revenue growth management, and commercial strategy, giving her a unique enterprise-wide perspective on how organizations create value. By working across diverse teams and business priorities, she further strengthened her ability to lead value-creating initiatives that connect people, processes, and technology in support of business growth, organizational effectiveness, and workforce readiness.

In 2026, Ms. Kramer expanded her industry expertise through active participation in leading executive forums focused on the future of retail, consumer packaged goods and workforce transformation. Engaging with senior leaders across retail, manufacturing, and technology organizations, she gained valuable insights into emerging trends shaping the industry, including artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative value creation. This exposure broadened her understanding of the evolving retail ecosystem, strengthened her ability to bridge manufacturer and retailer perspectives, and reinforced her commitment to helping organizations navigate the future of work.

Ms. Kramer's career reflects a progression of leadership experiences spanning customer service, sales, innovation, commercial operations, account management, and talent development. She began her professional journey with Dairy Farmers of America (formerly Dean Foods Company), where she advanced through a series of roles in customer service, sales coordination, and business analytics, and helped launch one of Dean Foods' biggest investments, "TruMoo" Chocolate Milk. These experiences have developed a strong foundation in customer engagement, data-driven decision-making, and commercial operations.

Building on that experience, she joined The Coca-Cola Company, where she served as an Account Manager before advancing to District Sales Manager and Account Executive roles, leading customer relationships and sales execution across a dynamic retail environment. She later continued her career with Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, formerly Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling, progressing through leadership roles spanning sales, innovation, and sku optimization, and learning and development. Throughout her tenure, she drove initiatives focused on portfolio optimization and operational excellence across one of the industry's largest beverage portfolios, while supporting significant organizational growth, including territory expansion beyond the Midwest and the integration of newly acquired brands. These experiences provided valuable expertise in change leadership, business transformation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Her career at Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling culminated in her role as Learning and Development Manager, where she combined her business expertise with a passion for talent development, leading transformational initiatives that enhanced employee engagement, accelerated capability building, and strengthened organizational performance. This work ultimately led to her recruitment by Kellanova, where she has continued to advance workforce transformation, commercial enablement and AI adoption initiatives.

Ms. Kramer's academic background has been instrumental in shaping her leadership philosophy and success. She earned a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning from the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology in 2024. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, completed in 2009, and an Associate Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Kaplan Inc., awarded in 2006.

Further enhancing her credentials, Ms. Kramer obtained two certifications, "Activating AI for Business Impact" Agents Across from eCornell in 2025 & 2026, underscoring her commitment to leveraging technology for organizational advancement. She remains actively engaged in industry leadership and professional development through participation in executive forums hosted by FMI – The Food Industry Association, WAFC, and ROFDA, where she collaborates with retail, manufacturing, and technology leaders on topics including workforce transformation, artificial intelligence, and the future of the consumer packaged goods industry.

Throughout her life, Ms. Kramer has credited the unwavering support of her family, including her husband and friends, for enabling her professional accomplishments. Their encouragement has been vital as she balanced a demanding travel schedule with personal responsibilities.

Civic engagement is another hallmark of Ms. Kramer's career. Since 2023, she has served as a Thinkfluencer with Tigerhall, sharing insights on leadership and innovation with a broader audience. Additionally, she volunteers with Misericordia, demonstrating a commitment to community service.

Ms. Kramer's achievements have been widely recognized through several prestigious honors, including the Gold Award for Excellence in Technology and the Gold Award for Best Custom Content for Brand 101 from the Brandon Hall Group in 2025. She was also named the Corporate Learning Network's Rising Learning and Development Star of the Year in 2025, reflecting her growing influence in the field. Additional recognition includes a Brandon Hall Group Gold Technology Excellence Award and inclusion on the OnCon Icon Top 50 Learning and Development Team list.

Born in Chicago, Ms. Kramer's early exposure to entrepreneurship came through her family's ownership of two dollar stores during her childhood. By age twelve, she was actively involved in stocking shelves and placing orders, all experiences that fostered an early understanding of business operations. As she matured, she took on greater responsibilities such as registering vendors and managing store activities. Influenced by her father's passion for technology, Ms. Kramer became an early adopter of digital tools, which is a trait that continues to inform her approach today.

In her personal life, Ms. Kramer enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, daughter, and pet bearded dragon. In the coming years, she is focused on advancing in the workforce transformation and artificial intelligence enablement sectors while helping others unlock their potential through the combination of collaboration, creativity, and technology. She remains committed to maintaining control over technological advancements while pursuing roles that offer continuous learning opportunities aligned with her career aspirations.

Ms. Kramer is recognized for her determination, adaptability, and ability to drive meaningful results in challenging environments. She is committed to challenging the status quo in a professional, fact-based manner while continuing to grow within her field and help others reach their full potential. Over the past decade, she has developed a strong passion for capability development and empowering teams through growth and learning. She hopes to be known as someone who creates lasting impact and leads transformative change.

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