Kristine Klaassen

Kristine (Thorsen) Klaassen has extensive work experience in marketing and general management roles. Kristine currently holds the position of Global VP Marketing and Innovation at McCain Foods. Prior to this, they were the owner of Summit Leadership, where they gained general management and managing director experience from 2011 to 2017. Kristine also served as the President of the Supervisory Board at Ojah b.v. from 2012 to 2017. Before that, they worked as the Managing Director a.i. at Bakkersland from 2011 to 2013. From 2005 to 2011, they held the position of General Manager Europe at Nestle/Tivall. Kristine also has experience in international marketing, having served as the Vice President of International Marketing (SENSEO) at Sara Lee from 2000 to 2005. Prior to that, they worked for Ben Mobil/T-Mobile as a Residential Segment Manager from 1999 to 2000. Kristine started their career at Procter & Gamble, where they held various positions including Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, and ABM Haircare Nordic from 1990 to 1998.

Kristine (Thorsen) Klaassen completed their education at DePaul University. From 1985 to 1988, they pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major in Finance and a minor in Economics. Following that, they attended De Paul University from 1988 to 1989, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on International Finance.