Kristine Klaassen

Kristine (Thorsen) Klaassen is an accomplished marketing and innovation leader with extensive experience in various leadership roles across prominent companies. Currently serving as Global Vice President of Marketing and Innovation at McCain Foods since May 2019, Kristine has previously held positions including Owner and Managing Director at Summit Leadership, President of the Supervisory Board at Ojah b.v., and Managing Director at Bakkersland. Kristine's earlier career includes significant roles at Nestlé/Tivall as General Manager Europe, Vice President International Marketing at Sara Lee, and various marketing positions at Procter & Gamble. Kristine holds an MBA in International Finance and a BBA with a major in Finance and a minor in Economics from DePaul University.