Kristin Thayer
About Kristin Thayer
Kristin Thayer serves as the Head of Partnerships & Marketplace at Watershed, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at 1stdibs.com, Facebook, and Uber. She holds a BS in Accounting and Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona and an MBA from Stanford University.
Work at Watershed
Kristin Thayer serves as the Head of Partnerships & Marketplace at Watershed. She has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the company's growth and strategic initiatives in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Her responsibilities include overseeing partnerships and marketplace strategies to enhance Watershed's offerings.
Previous Experience at 1stdibs.com
Before joining Watershed, Kristin Thayer held multiple positions at 1stdibs.com. She worked as Senior Director of Sales and Account Management from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as GM & Senior Director of New & Custom, focusing on strategy, business development, partner management, and operations from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she was the Director of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships from 2017 to 2019.
Experience at Facebook
Kristin Thayer has extensive experience at Facebook, where she held several roles from 2008 to 2012. She began as a Program Specialist in Platform Product Marketing, then transitioned to Strategic Partner Development Manager in Platform Partnerships. She also served as a Data Analyst in Platform Insights and was the Head of Olympics Partnerships for the London 2012 Games.
Career at Uber
At Uber, Kristin Thayer worked as the Head of Travel Partnerships within the Business Development/Product Partnerships team from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she was responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships in the travel sector, operating in both San Francisco and New York.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Thayer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University between 2012 and 2014. Her academic background supports her expertise in business development and strategic partnerships.