Kristy Friedrichs (McBride)

Kristy Friedrichs (McBride) currently serves as Chief Partnerships Officer at Palo Alto Networks, responsible for market strategies through partnerships. Additionally, Kristy is a Limited Partner at Operator Collective, which focuses on investing in and accelerating enterprise tech. Previously, Kristy held the role of Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer at New Relic, Inc., overseeing corporate operations and developing talent strategies. Kristy's extensive experience includes a director position at Bain & Company, where responsibilities encompassed operations management and client services across various industries. Kristy holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Economics from Duke University.