Kristine L. Juster

Kimball International

Kristine Juster joined Kimball International as CEO in 2018 and has been a board member since 2016. She has a proven, career-long track record of scaling growth strategies, while preserving the core values that are critical to the long-term sustainability of a business. Prior to Kimball International, Kristine served for over 20 years as a global executive at Newell Brands including presidential responsibilities for a variety of leading brands including Levelor, Cephalon, Sharpie and Expo. Earlier in her career, she was cofounder of PC Compatibles. Throughout her career, Kristine has driven significant growth for the businesses she has led through brand innovation, distribution channel expansion including e-commerce and a global mindset. She serves on the boards of the Trex Company and BIFMA. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Cornell University.

Year appointed: 2018