Kristen Johanson — Associate Partner
I am a transformational business leader with 25+ years of experience in digital media and technology, passionate about driving growth, innovation, and building high-performing teams. My career spans leadership at Google and LinkedIn, where I’ve partnered with some of the world’s most influential brands to shape marketing strategy and customer engagement. At LinkedIn, I lead an organization within the Large Customer segment, focused on the technology industry. I work across a wide range of companies — from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 leaders — helping them unlock growth through brand, demand, and emerging solutions. Previously at Google, I held senior leadership roles across Retail, Education, and Programmatic Media, scaling businesses to new levels of performance and influencing product strategies in areas such as shopping, measurement, and privacy. I’m known for combining bold strategy with a deep investment in people leadership — creating resilient organizations that thrive through change. I believe the best results come from pairing operational rigor with curiosity, creativity, and a customer-first mindset.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Marketing Technology expert with extensive experience in digital advertising and client relationship management.
Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
Experience: 26 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Marketing Strategy
- Leadership
- Revenue Growth
- Sales Management
- Client Relationship Management
- E-commerce Strategy
- Education Marketing
- Integrated Solutions
- Client Management
- Youtube Advertising
- Business Development
- Account Management
- Agency Management
- Partnership Development
- Advertising Solutions
Career Highlights
- 25+ years in digital media and technology.
- Led teams at Google and LinkedIn.
- Expert in driving growth for Fortune 500 companies.
Work Experience
Senior Director, Marketing Solutions (3 yrs 11 mos)
Director of Programmatic Media (2 yrs 9 mos)
Head of Industry, Retail (3 yrs 4 mos)
Head of Industry, Education (2 yrs 7 mos)
Senior Account Executive - Education (1 yr 7 mos)
Senior Account Executive - YouTube (1 yr 9 mos)
Account Executive (1 yr)
Agency Lead (2 yrs 5 mos)
CBS Radio
Account Executive (Sales & Marketing) (9 mos)
Clear Channel Communications
Account Executive (Sales & Marketing) (3 yrs 8 mos)
Project 4.2.6
Consultant, Marketing Services (4 mos)
B-12/Aspen Marketng
Account Manager/Account Executive (2 yrs 5 mos)
Education
BA at SUNY Geneseo