Kriss Deiglmeier is a seasoned C-suite Executive and visionary Sustainable Growth Strategist with a distinguished track record as an active Board Member. Over her transformative two-decade career, she has revolutionized how businesses achieve growth with a focus on meaningful impact. Deiglmeier’s unwavering dedication to a stakeholder-centric approach empowers global organizations to cultivate success, fostering enduring engagement and sustainable results.

As Splunk Inc.’s inaugural Chief Global Impact Officer, Deiglmeier founded the Global Impact department. Her vision was clear: bridge the data divide and democratize its access, ensuring it serves the good of employees, customers, communities, shareholders, and the environment alike. Her integrative strategy weaves together social impact, ethical growth, data responsibility, and environmental sustainability, resonating with the distinct cultures of the Fortune 1000 Company’s 25+ international offices.

Rooted in the idea that businesses can and should be agents of positive change, Deiglmeier’s board roles exemplify her dedication to global progress. Serving on the Board of Directors for the Social Innovation Exchange (SIX) and as an Advisory Board Member for Pledge 1%, she is at the forefront of cultivating visionary leaders and expanding corporate philanthropy. Her previous board tenure with the Beneficial State Foundation championed financial justice, while recent advisory roles with Social Innovation Drive and Social Finance Inc. underscore her passion for impactful innovation.

Internationally acclaimed, Deiglmeier has shared insights across multiple continents—from the World Economic Forum in Switzerland and the US, to the Social Innovation Exchange in Turkey and the Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum in Hong Kong. Whether addressing the future of corporate impact, advocating for responsible technology, discussing social innovation policies in Belgium and Portugal, or emphasizing the role of women in leading social innovation, her voice resonates on critical global platforms. From the TEDx Silicon Valley stage to esteemed institutions like Stanford University, Hitotsubashi University, and the Kyoto University Consortium, Deiglmeier’s insights and curriculum are shaping the next generation of social purpose enterprises.

With a talent for shaping sustainable models that emphasize both impact and growth, Deiglmeier has carved out an impressive two-decade C-Suite legacy. At the helm of the Tides Network as its CEO, she magnified its growth by over 200%. Her foundational leadership as the Founding Executive Director established the Stanford Center for Social Innovation as a global expert on social innovation. And as CEO of Juma Ventures, Deiglmeier played a pivotal role in elevating the organization to national prominence in the realm of social enterprise.

Recognized as one of the “50 Most Influential Women in U.S. Philanthropy” by Philanthropy Insider, she is shaping a future where business success and social responsibility converge for a sustainable and equitable tomorrow.

Her academic credentials from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business (MBA) and the University of Washington (Finance) laid the foundation for a career of measured impact. Beyond her professional work, Deiglmeier has explored over 45 countries, capturing its essence through photography. A believer in our shared humanity, Deiglmeier balances her global adventures with family life alongside her spouse and two children.

Amidst the shifting corporate landscape, Deiglmeier champions a harmony between business objectives and societal progress. More than a vision, her commitment is forging a legacy, setting a precedent for future leaders. She underscores that true success intertwines with broader societal well-being, highlighting its essential role in guiding the future of business and society.