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Kristen joined FTSE Russell in March 2008 to focus on the relationships with Exchange Traded Product providers. She has been involved in business development and the design of complex bespoke indices for asset managers throughout her tenure. She began working on FTSE Russell’s Digital Asset initiative in 2019 by leading the partnership with Digital Asset Research. In early 2022 she moved into her current role as Head of Digital Assets for FTSE Russell. She led the product initiative to create and launch FTSE’s flagship digital asset index series. Kristen continues to be focused on expanding FTSE Russell’s digital asset data and index product roadmap.

In 2026 Kristen will expand her role to lead FTSE Russell’s strategy on tokenization.

With more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Kristen started her career at Barclays Global Investors (now BlackRock). She held various roles at the firm ranging from Portfolio Accounting to direct Business Development roles with Institutional clients and then moving to the iShares team focusing on Registered Investment Advisors.

She holds a BS in Economics from the University of California, Davis.