Carla Vernón serves as Chief Executive Officer of The Honest Company Inc., a mission-driven brand renowned for its clean, sustainable personal care, baby, and household products. With over two decades of experience in consumer goods, Vernón has built a distinguished career marked by transformative leadership in marketing, sales, and growth strategies. She began her professional journey at General Mills, where she rose to Vice President of Marketing for the U.S. Cereal Division, driving iconic brands like Cheerios and Lucky Charms to new heights through innovative consumer insights and digital campaigns. Her tenure at Amazon as Vice President of Grocery further honed her expertise, where she spearheaded the expansion of the grocery category, scaling it into a multi-billion-dollar business while prioritizing customer experience and supply chain efficiency. Prior to Amazon, she served as President of Burt's Bees, accelerating the company's growth in natural personal care products and reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. In December 2023, Vernón was appointed CEO of The Honest Company, succeeding founder Jessica Alba, and quickly positioned the company for renewed momentum amid a dynamic retail landscape. Under her leadership, Honest has expanded its product portfolio, strengthened e-commerce and retail partnerships—including with major players like Target and Walmart—and achieved significant revenue growth, with fiscal 2023 results reflecting a 10% year-over-year increase. Her strategic focus on innovation, such as launching new diapering and household essentials lines, has bolstered the company's market share in the clean beauty and wellness sectors. Vernón's achievements extend beyond business metrics; she is a vocal advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving on boards like The Clorox Company and the National Association of Corporate Directors. As CEO, she continues to embody Honest's core values of transparency and purpose, guiding the company toward sustainable profitability while inspiring a new generation of conscious consumers and leaders.