Kerstin S.
About Kerstin S.
Kerstin S. is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Parity Technologies, with extensive experience in business development and marketing across the fintech and blockchain sectors. She has held various roles at notable companies such as PayPal, Meta, and Erik Penser Bank, and possesses a strong academic background in financial economics and business.
Work at Parity
Kerstin S. serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Parity Technologies, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she focuses on forming strategic alliances that enhance the company's initiatives in the blockchain sector. Her experience in developing partnerships is crucial for expanding the Polkadot ecosystem, where she collaborates with both web3 companies and large enterprises.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Kerstin S. has a solid background in financial services, having worked at Erik Penser Bank as an Investment Banking Analyst in Corporate Finance for seven months in 2013-2014. She later joined PayPal, where she held multiple roles, including Marketing Manager for Scandinavia & BeNeLux and Head of Consumer Proposition in Stockholm. Her tenure at PayPal spanned from 2014 to 2020, during which she gained significant experience in consumer segment growth and business development across various international markets.
Experience in Business Development
Kerstin S. has extensive experience in business development, particularly in the fintech and blockchain sectors. She worked as a Business Development Manager at PayPal for Continental Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Additionally, her role as Director of Business Development at Sage further solidified her expertise in this area. Her advisory position at Weorder Hospitality Technologies also contributed to her understanding of market dynamics and business strategies.
Educational Background
Kerstin S. has a diverse educational background, having studied at Lund University School of Economics and Management. She earned a Master of Science in Financial Economics from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics at Lund University from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she participated in leadership courses at the National University of Singapore, enhancing her global business perspective.
Achievements in Blockchain and Fintech
Kerstin S. has played a significant role in the blockchain sector, particularly in expanding the Polkadot ecosystem through strategic partnerships. Her work includes market analysis and developing value propositions that contribute to innovative blockchain projects. She has also been involved in the Libra/Calibra project at Meta, where she focused on product partnerships and business development in payments and commerce.