Kristen Turra

Chief Operating Officer, KSA

Kristen has over 20 years’ experience managing economic growth and social investment programs, having worked extensively in Africa, Middle East and Asia with the private sector, donors and governments. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer for Palladium Saudi Arabia, overseeing the entity’s operations and project delivery. Kristen previously served as Team Leader of the UK-funded NU-TEC MD Program in Uganda, a £19 million program supporting agribusinesses to increase investment. Her other focus has been on supporting philanthropic and grant programs in transitioning to more entrepreneurial, business-based models. Kristen has a Masters in Business Administration from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Masters in International Relations and Economics from Northern Arizona University.

Kristen Turra

Chief Operating Officer, KSA

Kristen has over 20 years’ experience managing economic growth and social investment programs, having worked extensively in Africa, Middle East and Asia with the private sector, donors and governments. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer for Palladium Saudi Arabia, overseeing the entity’s operations and project delivery. Kristen previously served as Team Leader of the UK-funded NU-TEC MD Program in Uganda, a £19 million program supporting agribusinesses to increase investment. Her other focus has been on supporting philanthropic and grant programs in transitioning to more entrepreneurial, business-based models. Kristen has a Masters in Business Administration from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Masters in International Relations and Economics from Northern Arizona University.