Co-Founder + CEO at Spiritless
Lauren Chitwood is an accomplished entrepreneur and leader with significant experience in event planning and brand management. As a co-founder and CEO of Spiritless since October 2019, Lauren is pioneering a new line of non-alcoholic spirits, with the flagship product Kentucky 74. Prior to this venture, Lauren Chitwood served as President of Lauren Chitwood Events and Olio Event Group from January 2008 to October 2019, where a strong focus on creativity and client satisfaction defined her approach to luxury event planning and brand activations. Currently, Lauren is a member of Chief, an organization aimed at empowering women executives, a position Lauren has held since July 2022. Lauren holds a degree from the University of Kentucky, obtained in 2008.