Kristin Brookins Costello
Chief Operating Officer Chief People Officer @Blanchard
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Operating Officer Chief People Officer @Blanchard
Escondido, CA, US
As COO/CPO, I oversee diverse operational and corporate support functions within the organization, including People and Culture, IT, Finance and Accounting, Administration, Organizational Excellence (including Process Optimization, Business Insights, and Project Management), and Facilities. My critical areas of focus include shaping Blanchard’s operational and growth strategy, driving performance excellence, innovation, and efficiency across operating functions directly contributing to Blanchard’s overall success and sustainability.
EDUCATION
University of San Diego
BA, English
ABOUT KRISTIN BROOKINS COSTELLO
Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with executive teams and boards to strengthen leadership capability, align strategy, and build organizations where people and performance can thrive. I’ve served in executive roles across multiple industries in operations, people, and culture, giving me a unique perspective on how leaders and systems work together to create meaningful, lasting results.As COO and CPO at Blanchard, I lead enterprise strategy, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and cultural transformation. I work closely with senior leaders to drive clarity, connection, and disciplined execution across the business, while coaching and supporting executives as they navigate growth, complexity, and change.I’m known for being a trusted, steady, and thoughtful partner who creates space for leaders to think, evolve, and act with intention. My strengths lie in listening deeply, distilling complexity, fostering alignment, and guiding leadership teams toward higher levels of performance and cohesion.I’m most energized by opportunities where strategic thinking, human insight, and authentic partnership come together to move organizations, and the people within them, forward.
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