Kirsten Allegri Williams

Kirsten Allegri Williams is a seasoned C-suite leader with 20 years of expertise in global marketing, demand generation, product marketing, strategy, and digital transformation.

With a digital-first approach, Kirsten has excelled in roles such as Chief Marketing Officer at Infor, where she spearheaded marketing and communication strategies for industry cloud solutions.

Her impactful tenure as CMO at Optimizely involved leading a comprehensive brand transformation through acquisitions, positioning the company as a category leader in Digital Experience Platforms.

Prior to these roles, Kirsten served as the CMO of SAP SuccessFactors, where she introduced competitive category differentiation with Human Experience Management.

Apart from her corporate roles, Kirsten is actively involved in various organizations, including serving as a board member for Propel Software and being part of the Board of Advisors for Gaia Ventures.

As an advocate for diversity in leadership and health & wellness, Kirsten is a board member for the Institute for Real Growth and ANA B2B CMO Growth Council.

Beyond her professional career, Kirsten's educational background includes a B.A. and B.S. from Santa Clara University and a Master of Music in Classical Voice from the Manhattan School of Music.

As a critically acclaimed mezzo-soprano, Kirsten has graced prestigious stages like Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, showcasing her talent and passion for music.

She also contributes to the arts community as a board member of Hogfish, a performing artist training company, and Sybarite5, a renowned string quintet.