CHRISTIE ANDERSON

Christie Anderson has over 25 years of technology business leadership in multinational environments, having lived and held executive positions on two continents. During her career, she has built a reputation for operational excellence, innovative strategic thinking, working with the highest level of integrity, and a deep and passionate commitment to her clients over the last 10 years.

Currently, Christie is a Global Principal within IBM Partner Ecosystems for Industry Cloud. She is responsible for Build ISV’s engaging in IBM Cloud for Financial Services®, reporting to the VP of Alliances, and delivering solutions on world’s first Industry Cloud with IBM banking clients globally.

Since 2022, Christie serves as an Executive Board Member to Athena, and sits on the Athena Governance & Nominations committee. Prior to this, Christie served for two years as the Athena SIG Technology Committee Chair. In October 2020, she created Athena’s first Breast Cancer Awareness event sponsored by Thermo- Fisher Scientific. In 2019, Christie graduated the first cohort of the Athena’s Women on Board Certification program.

Lastly, Christie holds a BA degree from The University of Iowa and postgraduate coursework at the University of California San Diego. She is fluent in English and German. Today resides in Sorrento Valley in San Diego, CA.