Kristina Gilman

About Kristina Gilman

Results-driven and accomplished multi-function leader with comprehensive understanding of complex global business dynamics, coupled with exceptional communication, and problem-solving skills. Extensive experience in orchestrating and optimizing organizational efficiency, process improvement, facilitating effective decision-making, executing high-impact initiatives aimed at achieving positive impact and results. HOW I MAKE A DIFFERENCE… Strategic Planning - work closely with the leadership team to define and deliver the strategic initiatives, ensure alignment to overall business goals, and infuse innovation. Program Management - transform ideas into reality, facilitate design sessions, keep the team focused on business priorities, lead or participate in special projects or cross-functional corporate initiatives. Leadership Team Operations – manage meeting agendas, offsites, All Hands, team engagement, and operating routines that facilitate effective decision-making. Operating Rhythms – work with leaders to develop goals aligned to strategic directives, KPIs/OKRs, QBRs, and roadmaps. Ensure focus on the right things, accountability and delivery on commitments. Communications – craft influential executive messages, create strong narratives, establish feedback loops, develop executive presentations. Engagement – consult on executive presence, change management, motivate a team culture that inspires and empowers. Budget – partner with Finance to develop and manage budgets, ensure alignment to strategic priorities. WHO I AM… Strategic Thinker – drive clarity towards a shared vision, thrive on transformation, and a knack for shifting the complex to simple. Trusted Advisor – thought partner and time multiplier for leaders, trusted with confidential topics. Relentless Executor – ignite results, get things done (fast!), ridiculously organized, bias for action, drive operational efficiency through influence. Collaborative Leader – connective tissue to align many moving parts, navigate collaboration across stakeholders, and consider multiple angles for evidence-based decisions. Excellent Communicator – concise and authentic messaging based on the audience group, aim to find a unique leader and/or team voice. Gallup Strengths – Strategic, Individualization, Learner, Activator, Futuristic Strategic Planning | Executive Presence and Coaching | Communications | Operating Rhythms | Team Engagement | Program Management | Program Management | Executive Strategy | Budgets | Training and Development

Experience

1. Director, Chief of Staff

   Collibra

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Trusted advisor and thought partner to the Chief People Officer. Identify disconnects, prepare executive decks, support team engagement. Strategy development, fiscal planning, roadmap creation and drive strategic initiatives forward. Bring in a sharp and agile way of thinking to existing processes to drive new solutions that improve effectiveness and impact. A partner to the leadership team to add structure, facilitate decision making and drive accountability. Uplevel user experience for employees through creative and thoughtful communications, intranet and marketing materials.

Education

• Hewlett Packard Executive MBA Program

  Hewlett Packard Executive MBA Program

• California State University, Chico

  Bachelor of Science