Kalen Thornton

Kalen Thornton is a global business and brand leader who believes in using the power of sport and innovation to unlock human potential. He was named chief marketing officer at Gatorade in 2021, after 10 years leading transformational brand initiatives at Nike and Jordan Brand.

At Gatorade, Kalen leads brand strategy, integrated marketing, portfolio management, creative storytelling and the expansion of consumer engagement across digital channels. He and his team are driving the company’s evolution from a sports fuel innovator to a brand that fuels sport.