Kristy Friedrichs (McBride)

Chief Partnerships Officer

2024 - Current

Responsible for bringing the Palo Alto Networks platform to market alongside and through an ecosystem of value-added partners, strategic advisers, service providers, technical partners and distributors. Constantly innovating to bring customers value and protect the digital way of life.

Limited Partner

2019

Operator Collective brings together as limited partners 100+ of tech’s most sought-after operators, investors, and founders from diverse backgrounds to invest in and accelerate the next generation of enterprise tech.

Chief Operating Officer

2021 - 2023

Responsible for all corporate operations, business systems and applications, internal data and analytics, and strategic programs. Evolved operations to support the business as it scales (e.g. deal structure, sales compensation, business systems, key metrics, operating cadence).

Chief People Officer

2017 - 2021

Built the people strategy and organization, with a focus on scaling the company’s culture and people programs globally. Transformed Talent Acquisition into a strategic function for the company through key leadership hiring and new systems implementation.

Director of Consulting Operations

2013 - 2017

Led operations for Bain's 400 person Bay Area business, including managing capacity, utilization and pipeline; recruiting and leadership development. Led various initiatives to enhance and reinforce Bain’s strong culture.

Associate Partner

2012 - 2013

Over the span of 10+ years, served clients across a broad range of industries. Led case teams in the Healthcare practice and participated in account management and client development.

Senior Manager

2009 - 2012

Led implementation, growth, and customer strategy projects across technology, financial services, healthcare, consumer products, and media.

Associate Consultant, Consultant

2001 - 2009