Molly Kurth

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SVP, Employee Experience at Compass Group

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Molly Kurth is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, currently serving as the SVP of Employee Experience at Compass Group. She leads initiatives for over 300, 000 associates, focusing on talent development and creating a seamless employee journey. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hanover College.

Outside of work, Molly is a self-described storyteller who values vulnerability and creating supportive spaces for others. A passionate college football fan, she grew up in Columbus, Ohio. She is fortunate to have a loving family, including a wife who challenges her and brings out her fun side.

Unique fact: In 2015, Molly was selected as the Ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion for Levys prestigious "Dream Team. "

Personality Overview

Charming & Persuasive

Confident & Optimistic

Fast Adopter

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Employee Experience
As SVP of Employee Experience, her primary focus is on delivering a seamless, end-to-end experience for Compass Group's 300, 000 North American associates.
Leadership Development
She frequently references thought leaders like Brené Brown and Adam Grant, showing a deep interest in modern, mindful leadership and developing talent within her organization.
Diversity & Inclusion
She was chosen as the Ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion for Levy's 2015 Dream Team and speaks about the importance of creating inclusive spaces.

Media Appearances

Molly has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
SVP, Employee Experience at Compass Group
11-2022 - 11-2025
Senior Vice President, HR, Learning and Talent Development at Compass Group
9-2021 - 11-2022
Division President at Compass Group
11-2020
Co-Founder at Lead from Intention
7-2012 - 4-2013
General Manager, Ohio State Athletics at Sodexo

Education

1992 - 1996
Bachelor of Arts from Hanover College
1988 - 1992
Education details unavailable from Bishop Watterson High School

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Exp : 14 Location : Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : SVP, Employee Experience at Compass Group
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Insights For Selling To Molly

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Molly is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Molly

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Molly move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Molly take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Molly

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