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Christine Karenev

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Christine Karenev

Manager, Global Industry Partnerships

Start Date

October 2025

Interests

Amateur Baker • Cinephile • Avid Reader • Cat Lady • Big fan of Halloween


I have a deep conviction in the transformative power of living, studying, and working abroad. I’ve been fortunate to share meals and experiences with people from all over the world, and I truly believe that engaging with different cultures opens new perspectives and makes life richer.

Education

Christine obtained her bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin, with a major in Supply Chain Management and a minor in History. She earned her MBA at Georgetown University.

Travel Experience

Christine has lived and worked on three continents. Her professional journey began in Supply Chain and Procurement at Nestlé, where she held roles across the U.S. and later in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, sourcing green coffee throughout Southeast Asia. Most recently she has been living in Prague and continues to travel to new places whenever she can – she’s almost up to 40 countries!

Did You Know?

Christine loves the chance to quad bike while she is traveling – she has quad biked through Cambodia, Peru, and the Azores.