Kristen Collins

Kristen Collins is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in procurement and sourcing across multiple industries. Currently serving as the Director of Global Purchasing Operations & Technology at Autodesk since March 2010, Kristen has advanced from roles in senior management to team leadership, focusing on process improvement and effective procurement strategies. Prior experience includes positions at Kaiser Permanente overseeing sourcing strategies for indirect spend, and at Gap, Inc. managing supply for store design projects. Previous roles also include significant contributions at Hewlett-Packard and Ford Motor Company, where Kristen developed sourcing models and managed cost analysis projects. Kristen holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and a BA in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara.