"It’s an honor to join forces with Founders, CEOs, and Boards to build the leadership teams driving the next generation of semiconductor, high-performance computing, and AI/ML systems technology innovation.”
Kirsten is one of Silicon Valley’s top recruiters, focusing on CEOs, CXOs, and boards of directors for global public and venture-backed enterprise technology companies in high-performance computing, AI/ML, semiconductors and systems. She has made successful placements at prominent public companies including Infineon [XETRA:IFX], Rambus [NASDAQ: RMBS] and QuickLogic [NASDAQ: QUIK], and has obtained a loyal private and venture-backed clientele including Templafy, Groq, MIPS and d‑Matrix.
Read Kirsten’s profile posted by the GSA’s Women’s Leadership Initiative.
Professional Engagements
Over the past few years, Kirsten has emerged as a thought leader on all issues surrounding tech leadership. Kirsten has lent her to many speaking events and has been interviewed for video format tech compilations, including the AWS Startup Predictions series; she has been a guest speaker featured at Bay angels, the Club, Black VC, and eWow, as well as the moderator at events with the Bay Area Human Resource Executives Council.
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Education & Interests
Kirsten graduated with Honors from Western Michigan University. Prior to joining Lonergan Partners, Kirsten was the Founder/Chairman of TechNext, an innovative entrepreneurship program for students at Western Michigan University. TechNext immerses aspiring student entrepreneurs in the technologies and companies of the Silicon Valley. Kirsten is also an active volunteer with a local chapter of Girls, Inc., a non-profit encouraging all girls to be “Strong, Smart and Bold.”
In her leisure time, Kirsten loves going to the beach and enjoying the California sunshine.
Kirsten's Speaking Engagements
Client Testimonial
I have enjoyed working with the Lonergan team. Lonergan Partners proved to be a great partner, going well beyond the standard search firm to become part of our team.
Robert LeFort, President, Infineon Technologies Americas Corp.