Kari Armbruster is a purpose-driven leader with more than 10 years of experience developing creative, high-impact solutions to some of the world’s most critical environmental and social issues.
Her proven track record of inspiring action and delivering results includes work with organizations of all sizes—from community nonprofits and high-growth startups to Fortune 20 enterprises and beyond. She has earned extensive industry recognition for her ability to drive world-changing results, most recently ranking among Waste 360’s 40 Under 40 and World Wildlife Fund’s Rising Stars in Sustainability.
After starting her career in politics and advocacy, Kari shifted her focus to corporate sustainability, leading corporate social and environmental impact for The Kroger Co., one of the world’s largest grocery retailers. She was also an integral leader in the development and launch of Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, Kroger’s moonshot initiative to end hunger in its communities and eliminate waste across the company by 2025.
Kari’s strategy, innovation and action helped Kroger make measurable strides toward a brighter and more sustainable future for its customers, associates and communities—an experience that inspired her to help other businesses do the same by founding Armbruster Impact Management in 2022.
Kari is a proud graduate of Xavier University. She lives with her husband and three children in Cincinnati, OH.