Kristen Burke, based in Atlanta, is a trusted talent advisor working at the intersection of people & technology. As a leader in Consumer Tech & the HR Function within the Technology & AI Practice, she partners closely with clients to identify & develop leaders who can navigate complex and technology-driven change. Kristen is passionate about and brings deep experience in transformational leadership and emerging technologies & she believes the future isn’t just about tech, it’s about people who can harness it.

Before joining Egon Zehnder, Kristen spent over a decade leading front-end innovation & product teams, most recently at Georgia-Pacific where she spearheaded IoT & digital experimentation. Earlier in her career, she worked in strategy consulting and began in sales, giving her a unique perspective on leadership. Kristen’s background enables her to move with urgency & partner effectively with clients to deliver meaningful results.

Kristen earned a BBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School & an MBA from Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business. Outside of work, she loves snowboarding, exploring Atlanta’s food scene, wake surfing, going to the theatre & traveling the world. She is on the board of the Alliance Theater & supports the NSORO Educational Foundation. Kristen believes in finding the light-hearted side of life because, although advisory is serious work, optimism makes the journey even more rewarding.