Kristen Berry
About Kristen Berry
Kristen Berry is the VP of Commercial Operations at Alight Solutions in Lincolnshire, IL, with a background in business management and extensive experience in sales enablement and effectiveness.
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Kristen Berry currently holds the position of Vice President, Commercial Operations at Alight Solutions in Lincolnshire, IL.
Current Role: VP, Commercial Operations at Alight Solutions
In her role at Alight Solutions, Kristen Berry oversees sales enablement and effectiveness across Benefits Administration and global HR Business Process Outsourcing. This division operates a business with $2.3 billion in revenue. She provides leadership and strategic direction for Business Performance (CRM), Salesforce Reporting & Analytics, Opportunity (RFP) Management, Client Services, and Research & Insights teams. Berry engages at all stages of the sales life cycle, from prospecting to qualification, proposal, and finalist down selection.
Previous Experience at Aon Hewitt
Kristen Berry accumulated significant experience at Aon Hewitt before joining Alight Solutions. She held several significant roles, including Opportunity Management Business Leader from 2013 to 2017, Operations Governance Leader from 2011 to 2013, and DC Shared Services Leader from 2007 to 2011. Her tenure at Aon Hewitt in Lincolnshire, IL, equipped her with extensive insights into business operations and governance.
Early Career at Fidelity Investments
Before her roles at Aon Hewitt and Alight Solutions, Kristen Berry spent nine years at Fidelity Investments, from 1995 to 2004. She managed Plan Operations, leading operational and service delivery teams during her tenure. This experience laid the foundation for her future roles in compliance and service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Berry earned her MBA in Business Management and Organizational Behavior from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, completed from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background supports her extensive knowledge and expertise in business management.