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Whitney Kakos

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Senior Director, Sustainability at Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
📍 Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

As Senior Director of Sustainability at Keurig Dr Pepper, Whitney Kakos leads the strategy for creating equitable and sustainable global supply chains. Described by colleagues as professional and practical, she applies her MSc in Environmental Policy from the London School of Economics to balance risk management with long-term, positive impact programs.

Whitneys career is rooted in mission-driven work, beginning as a high school teacher and then at an NGO focused on Latin America. Her passion for creating impact led her to the UK, where she was recruited into the sustainable coffee industry, setting the course for her current specialization.

Her career in corporate sustainability began at a small, mission-driven coffee company in the UK called Cafédirect.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, Sustainability
Job Level
Senior
Location
Arlington, Massachusetts, United States
Personality Overview

How Whitney shows up

Amiable & Agreeable
Story Driven
Consensus Focused

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Whitney cares about

Sustainable Supply Chains
Leads initiatives for KDP's diverse supply chains, including coffee and apples, by developing policies, strategies, and key partnerships for responsible sourcing.
Regenerative Agriculture
Actively involved in KDP's goal to support regenerative agriculture on 250, 000 acres of land by 2030, focusing on outcomes for climate, water, and soil.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Senior Director, Sustainability
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
9-2021 - 8-2025
Director, Supply Chain Sustainability
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
6-2018 - 9-2021
Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Sustainability
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
8-2013 - 6-2018
Manager, Responsible Sourcing
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
10-2007 - 7-2013
Impact & Sustainability Manager
Cafedirect
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Media appearances

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Education
2006 - 2007
MSc Environmental Policy & Regulation
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
1996 - 2000
BA
Brown University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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