Cristina De La Cierva
About Cristina De La Cierva
Cristina De La Cierva serves as the Senior Director of Product Management and Marketing at HBS Online, bringing extensive experience in product management and marketing from her previous roles at Harvard Business School and other organizations. She possesses a strong foundation in finance and has demonstrated expertise in launching new products and scaling existing offerings.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Cristina De La Cierva serves as the Senior Director of Product Management & Marketing at HBS Online. She has held this position since 2022 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In her current role, she leads cross-functional teams and emphasizes a customer-centric approach in her leadership style. Her responsibilities include overseeing product management and marketing strategies to enhance the online learning experience.
Previous Experience at Harvard Business School
Before her current role, Cristina worked at Harvard Business School in various capacities. She served as the Director of Product Management for HBS Online from 2019 to 2022 and as a Senior Product Manager from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she was the Product Manager for HBX Live from 2014 to 2016. Her tenure at HBS has involved significant contributions to product development and management.
Educational Background
Cristina De La Cierva holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Spanish from the College of the Holy Cross, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. She also earned an MBA in General Management from Harvard Business School, completing her studies from 2007 to 2009. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in product management and marketing.
Career Progression and Previous Roles
Cristina has a diverse career history that includes roles in various organizations. She worked as an Associate in Fixed Income Management at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2006 to 2007 and as an Analyst in Fixed Income Research from 2004 to 2006. Other notable positions include Manager of Business Strategy at Arnold Worldwide from 2012 to 2014, Assistant Marketing Manager at Gorton's from 2010 to 2012, and an Academic Intern at Converse in 2009.
Expertise in Product Management
Cristina De La Cierva possesses expertise in launching new products and scaling existing offerings, showcasing her versatility in product management. She has experience in strategic planning and implementation, which are key aspects of her professional skill set. Her strong foundation in finance complements her extensive experience in product management and marketing.