Kristina Wintermeier

Biography

Kristina has worked for 10 years in the international development and humanitarian sector in private foundations and international NGOs such as Plan International and Save the Children. Upon joining Fondation CHANEL 4 years ago as the International Programme Officer, Kristina has managed and grown the foundation’s portfolios in Latin America, the UK, Africa & the Middle East North Africa, and at a global level. Whilst supporting the foundation’s various phases of scale up and growth, Kristina led the development of a global partnerships and advocacy strategy and now manages a portfolio of global partnerships worth $50m, including as a Board Member for the Girls First Fund. Kristina holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Sussex and an MA in Human Rights Law from the School of Oriental and African Studies. Based in London, born in Kenya and raised in Switzerland, Kristina is half-Filipina, half-German and speaks English, French, Spanish, and German.