Julie Kunen

Director of Sustainability, Oatly North America; New York, NY

Julie Kunen, PhD is director of sustainability for Oatly North America. Her passion for sustainability studies began with her PhD studies in archaeology, where she focused on agricultural practices of the ancient Maya. Dr. Kunen went on to hold roles in academia, government, non-profit, freelance journalism, and business consulting before joining Oatly. As director of sustainability for Oatly North America, she is responsible for leading execution of the company’s global sustainability priorities in the region and spearheading new sustainability initiatives. Dr. Kunen also a writer on topics at the nexus of food, culture, and the environment for independent media outlets. She has been an awards judge for the James Beard Foundation, a Fellow of The Explorers’ Club, and currently serves as an advisor to The Culinary Institute of America for their masters’ program in sustainable food systems. (New York, NY) @OatlyUS