Kristen Czapar Dohnt
About Kristen Czapar Dohnt
Kristen Czapar Dohnt is the Head of Flexport.org, with over 15 years of experience in technology adoption and process improvements, specializing in operational excellence and global project management.
Title and Current Role
Kristen Czapar Dohnt currently serves as the Head of Flexport.org, a division of Flexport. In this role, she operates in a hybrid environment, leading initiatives aimed at leveraging logistics to provide humanitarian aid and advancing climate programs focused on decarbonizing the logistics industry. Her leadership is pivotal in driving strategic objectives that aim to scale impact through technological adoption and process improvements.
Professional Experience at Flexport
Before her current role, Kristen Czapar Dohnt served as Senior Director of Corporate Operations at Flexport from 2019 to 2023. During her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing various operational aspects within the San Francisco Bay Area. Her expertise in operational excellence, global project management, and enterprise software implementations was crucial in streamlining processes and fostering growth within the company.
Previous Roles in Technology and Operations
Prior to joining Flexport, Kristen worked in several key positions at prominent tech companies. She was a Technology and Operations Consultant at Airbnb from 2018 to 2019 and a Senior Manager of Business Operations for Uber for Business in 2018. Additionally, she held the role of Head of Global People Operations at Uber from 2013 to 2017. Her experience at Uber and Airbnb during their pre-IPO stages provided her with valuable insights into managing large, multi-leveled global teams and navigating the complexities of fast-growing start-up environments.
Earlier Career and Consulting Experience
Kristen's earlier career includes tenures at Deloitte Consulting and freelance consulting. From 2010 to 2013, she was a Senior Consultant at Deloitte, where she honed her skills in operational excellence and process improvements. Additionally, she worked as an Advisor and Consultant on a freelance basis for four months in 2019 within the San Francisco Bay Area, offering her expertise to various clients.
Educational Background
Kristen Czapar Dohnt holds a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. She also studied at University College Utrecht. Her educational background provides a solid foundation in both business principles and psychological science, contributing to her ability to manage teams effectively and drive strategic initiatives.