“Turning Vision into Reality Through Innovation, Strategy, and Leadership”

Kristin Kokie is a seasoned technology executive with more than 30 years of experience leading software development, cloud computing, SaaS, enterprise architecture, project management, and large-scale business transformation initiatives. Throughout her career, she has served in pivotal leadership roles including Chief Information Officer, Head of Product, and Chief of Staff, where she has consistently driven operational improvements, scaled innovation, and aligned technology strategy with long-term business goals.

Her expertise lies in bridging technology with business strategy, particularly in developing scalable solutions that improve efficiency, collaboration, and growth. Kristin is known for her strength in reengineering business processes, building governance frameworks, and developing technology roadmaps that align with broader corporate objectives. With a strong foundation in enterprise software, data management, and business intelligence, she has become a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to modernize and scale.

Kristin has led truly global teams inspiring high-performing, cross-functional groups to collaborate, innovate, and execute. Her leadership fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, ensuring that teams are empowered to take initiative and deliver results. Her experience in stakeholder engagement and change management allows her to bring people together and drive progress—even in the most dynamic environments.

As a pragmatic problem solver, Kristin has a proven track record of delivering measurable outcomes. During her tenure at Informatica, she led a company-wide data management strategy that reduced delivery time by 60% and improved alignment by 35% within a year. At Medius, in her role as Chief of Staff, she tackled specific operational bottlenecks, successfully reducing the customer implementation backlog by 90% and identifying more than $1 million in potential savings through focused technology optimizations.

Kristin approaches business challenges with a data-informed mindset, always seeking to identify opportunities for meaningful impact. Her ability to analyze, strategize, and execute has helped organizations streamline operations, improve product delivery, and expand their market presence.

With a strong grasp of the evolving digital landscape, Kristin has played an integral role in optimizing cloud infrastructure, integrating enterprise applications, and developing forward-thinking SaaS solutions. Her focus on business process optimization, IT strategy, and vendor partnerships continues to create long-term value for the companies she serves.

Beyond her executive roles, Kristin is deeply committed to mentoring and inclusion. She was the founder of Ladies in IT, an affinity group focused on supporting and empowering women in technology. She was also a founding member of the Consortium of Information Systems Executive, CIO Development, dedicated to knowledge-sharing and leadership growth in the IT space.

Kristin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Mary Baldwin University, where she was actively involved in academic and leadership communities. She has continued to sharpen her leadership capabilities through executive education at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, Informatica, and Franklin Covey, further strengthening her ability to lead with vision and integrity.

Now pursuing board opportunities, Kristin brings a rare blend of strategic vision, operational expertise, and people-first leadership. She is ready to help forward-thinking organizations scale, transform, and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Character
Kristin Kokie is a grounded and ethical leader who prioritizes trust, collaboration, and shared purpose. She creates work environments where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.

Knowledge
With three decades of experience across the tech industry, Kristin has a broad and nuanced understanding of software, enterprise systems, and organizational transformation—always staying ahead of what’s next.

Strategic
She has a talent for turning complexity into clarity, aligning business and technology strategies to unlock efficiency, innovation, and long-term growth.

Communication
Kristin builds strong relationships across all levels of an organization. She translates technical insight into business value, making complex ideas understandable and actionable for any audience.