Professional Biography
Kristin Winford is a senior operations executive with over 20 years of experience driving global professional services and strategic business transformation.
Recognized for her ability to galvanize teams around a shared vision, Kristin is known for devising innovative growth strategies, maximizing employee engagement, and streamlining operations to achieve lasting impact. She has led award-winning organizations through transformative change—aligning strategy, systems, and execution to achieve planned and profitable growth.
A proven change agent, Kristin has successfully implemented enterprise-wide initiatives that reduce costs, optimize performance, and elevate organizational capability. With a sharp eye for untapped opportunities, she consistently delivers forward-thinking strategies that propel companies—and their people—to the next level of success.
Credentials & Certifications
- Ed.D.
- MBA
Professional Experience
- Chief Operating Officer | YA Group | 2025 - Current
- Global Head of Operations | Accordion | 2023 - 2025
- Managing Principal, Strategic Planning and Operational Excellence | BDO, Advisory | 2016 - 2023
- Chief Operating Officer | Mesirow Financial Consulting | 2004 - 2015
- Director of Operations | KPMG Advisory | 1999 - 2004
Education
- Doctor of Education, Organizational Leadership, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
- Master of Business Administration , Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas