Krista Skalde Roy
About Krista Skalde Roy
Chief Talent Officer Partner
Krista Skalde serves as the Chief Talent Officer Partner, leading the Talent and HR initiatives for a significant sovereign wealth fund in Abu Dhabi. She oversees the talent and human resources strategies across various investment sectors including Venture Capital, Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Hedge Funds. Her role emphasizes aligning HR practices with business goals to support the fund's diverse investment activities.
Education: Universite de Paris and Laurentian University
Krista Skalde pursued her higher education in Political Science. She holds a D.E.A., which is a Master's equivalent, from the Universite de Paris. In addition to her advanced studies, she earned her Bachelor's degree from Laurentian University. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation for her extensive career in talent and human resources management.
Professional Experience in Global HR and Talent Management
Krista Skalde has a broad professional experience that spans various facets of HR and talent management, including leadership development, organizational design, change management, and executive coaching. Her career has taken her across the globe, where she has either led or contributed to projects in North America, Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, Japan, China, and the United Arab Emirates. This diverse international exposure has enabled her to develop a keen understanding of global HR practices and strategies.
Work in Abu Dhabi for Sovereign Wealth Fund
Based in Abu Dhabi, Krista Skalde plays a crucial role in one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds. As the Chief Talent Officer Partner, she is at the forefront of the fund's Talent and HR charge, ensuring that HR strategies are effectively aligned with the dynamic needs of the fund's diverse portfolio. This includes sectors such as Venture Capital, Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Hedge Funds, making her position integral to the fund's overall success.
Consulting Experience in Paris
Before her current role, Krista Skalde gained valuable experience working in Paris for a management consulting firm. This experience further honed her skills in leadership development and organizational design. Her consulting background provided her with insights and expertise that have proven beneficial in her subsequent roles within the sovereign wealth fund and other HR-related positions.