ByProspectus

Welcome to our leadership spotlight series, where we ask each leader 10 quick-fire questions so that we can give a little insight into the person behind a leadership role.

Prior to taking over as WFSA CEO in June 2021, Kristine was the founding Executive Director and subsequently Global COO of Lifebox, the world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to surgical safety. During her time with Lifebox, the organization distributed over 30,000 pulse oximeters to anaesthesia providers in more than 100 countries, developed a ground-breaking surgical site infection reduction programme (Clean Cut) and delivered capacity-building work across low-resource settings.

Kristine’s earlier career includes time spent as a programme manager at the World Health Organization in Geneva and at the UK Department of Health.

What was your first job?

Government Junior Manager.

What is the best piece of leadership advice you’ve been given?

Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

What or who is your most admired purpose-led organisation or person?

RefuAid.

What do you do to help ensure good mental health?

Time away from the office and coaching.

What is the most impactful leadership decision you’ve made?

Delegating more responsibilities to my team.

If you needed some sound advice, who would you call?

My mother.

What is your dream job? (Apart from your current one!)

UNHCR chief.

Favourite place to eat?

Anywhere with sushi.

Why are you in the purpose-led sector?

Wanting to get more from my job than a pay check.

What are you currently watching or reading?

The Crown.

Thanks so much for taking the time to speak with us, Kristine.

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