Ms. Kathryn McKenzie

Ms. Kathryn McKenzie

United States

Kathryn serves as Divisional Vice President, Global Citizenship and Sustainability, leading Abbott’s global citizenship programs and sustainability efforts. She is also Vice President of Abbott Fund, a philanthropic foundation established in 1951 that partners with others to expand access to health care, strengthen communities worldwide, and promote science and health education.

Kathryn joined Abbott in 2010 and successfully led public affairs for Abbott’s Established Pharmaceuticals business then Abbott’s corporate brand communications before serving as Divisional Vice President, Content Marketing and Digital. Prior to joining Abbott, Kathryn held global public affairs and communications roles for Solvay Pharmaceuticals (Belgium) and Laboratories Fournier (France).

Kathryn earned a Master’s degree in Strategies of International Communication from the University of Burgundy, France, and a Master’s degree in French literature from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.