Dianne Kruse
About Dianne Kruse
Dianne Kruse is an Integration Executive and Vice President of the Partner Program at Trellance, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in marketing and operational leadership across various companies, she has developed a customer-focused and process-oriented management approach.
Work at Trellance
Dianne Kruse serves as the Integration Executive and Vice President of Partner Program at Trellance, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing strategic partnerships to enhance the company's integration efforts. Her leadership is instrumental in aligning partner programs with organizational goals, ensuring that Trellance effectively meets the needs of its clients in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience
Before joining Trellance, Dianne Kruse held various leadership positions across multiple organizations. She worked at OnApproach as Chief Operating Officer from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to the company's operational strategies. Prior to that, she was the Director of Strategy and Operational Excellence at Allied Modular Building Systems from 2015 to 2017. Her earlier roles include Director of Marketing at EMA, Inc. from 2008 to 2011 and Marketing Director at TestQuest, Inc. from 2002 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Dianne Kruse holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Saint Thomas - School of Business. She has also participated in various internal courses and external seminars to enhance her professional skills. Her educational background in engineering supports her analytical capabilities and understanding of technical concepts.
Management Approach
Dianne Kruse adopts a management approach that emphasizes customer focus, process orientation, and teamwork. Her extensive experience in quality and continuous improvement has shaped her ability to influence without authority and foster alignment within global, matrix organizations. She is known for her collaborative and adaptive strategies, which have proven effective in both start-up and mature business environments.
Career Background
Dianne Kruse's career spans several decades, during which she has held senior-level marketing, strategic planning, and business development roles at Honeywell Home & Building Control from 1992 to 2001. Her diverse experience across various industries has equipped her with the skills necessary to help organizations understand and serve their customers effectively, contributing to profitable growth.