Christine Poustie
About Christine Poustie
Christine Poustie is a Senior Director of Contracts at Vena Solutions, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in English and History from the University of Toronto, she has extensive experience in contract management and administration, guiding sales teams and providing strategic input on pricing and risk mitigation.
Current Role at Vena Solutions
Christine Poustie serves as the Senior Director of Contracts at Vena Solutions, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing contract management and administration, ensuring compliance with company policies. She provides strategic input on pricing and payment approaches, reviews business proposals, and guides sales teams in understanding and mitigating contractual risks. Christine collaborates with various stakeholders, including C-suite executives and legal counsel, to address legal contract questions and maintain effective processes.
Previous Experience at Vena Solutions
Christine Poustie previously worked at Vena Solutions as the Senior Manager of Contracts Administration from 2013 to 2017. During her tenure, she developed and implemented procedures for contract management that aligned with company policy. She also served as the Director of Client Contracts from 2017 until her current role, where she continued to enhance contract administration processes and manage risk effectively.
Education and Expertise
Christine Poustie earned an Honour's Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History from the University of Toronto, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in contract management and administration. Christine's expertise includes guiding sales teams, risk mitigation, and developing standardized workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
Contract Management and Administration Skills
Christine Poustie has developed significant skills in contract management and administration throughout her career. She has implemented procedures that ensure compliance with company policies and has played a key role in influencing those policies. Her ability to provide proactive strategic input on pricing and payment approaches, along with her experience in reviewing business proposals, highlights her expertise in managing contractual risks.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
In her current and previous roles, Christine Poustie has engaged with a variety of key business stakeholders, including C-suite executives, in-house and external counsel, and procurement leads. She serves as a primary contact for legal contract inquiries, demonstrating her ability to interface effectively with diverse teams and contribute to the development and maintenance of internal processes that standardize workflow and manage risk.