Kristen Tate

Kristen Tate is a seasoned communications professional currently serving as Senior Director and Head of Communication and Media Relations at Danfoss since June 2025. Previously, Kristen held the position of Senior Communications Officer at FLSmidth from September 2020 to May 2025 and served as Head of Communications and Associate at SHL - Schmidt Hammer Lassen from December 2017 to September 2020. In these roles, Kristen provided strategic counsel to executive leadership, drove change management initiatives, and managed a wide array of communication-related tasks, including public relations and event execution. Prior experience includes founding TATE, a consultancy specializing in brand communications, from February 2007 to November 2017, and working as a Senior Account Executive at Edelman from 2002 to 2006. Kristen holds a background in effective communication strategies within diverse industries, including design and consumer technology, contributing to significant brand growth and client satisfaction.