Karsten Smith

Karsten Smith has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as the Director of Sales for North America at CWT, a leading digital travel management company. Prior to this, they worked as the Head Coach for JA Elite Soccer Academy's U-17 Boys Team and as a Youth Programs Coach for the New York City Football Club. Karsten also served as an Account Executive at SABX, a company specializing in business automation solutions. Before transitioning into the corporate world, Karsten had a successful career as a professional soccer player, playing for teams such as FC Edmonton, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, and KA Akureyri in Iceland. Karsten also held significant leadership positions, including Vice President of Global Strategy & Consulting at Reed & Mackay and Sales Manager at Direct Travel, where they helped clients achieve significant savings in travel and entertainment expenses.

Karsten Smith attended American University from 2006 to 2010, where they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on International Marketing. Karsten also pursued a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and International Marketing from the American University - Kogod School of Business. In 2009, Karsten participated in a Study Abroad Internship Program in Madrid, Spain. In 2020, they obtained a certification in the ValueSelling Framework from ValueSelling Associates, Inc.