Kirsten Parren
AnalystAs an Analyst on the Europe Team, Kirsten leverages her diverse background in consulting and philanthropy to drive strategic analysis and deliver impactful insights to support key initiatives across the region.
Kirsten began her career in consulting, where she gained valuable experience analyzing complex business problems and developing practical solutions. After transitioning to the philanthropic sector, she spent six years at a Dutch foundation specializing in venture philanthropy, managing a wide range of projects, including those addressing education and debt-related challenges.
She holds a Bsc in Business Administration and an MSc in Global Business and Sustainability from Erasmus University Rotterdam, and an MA in International Relations from Leiden University. She also completed a minor at Korea University Business School in Seoul, further broadening her international perspective. Kirsten in fluent in English and Dutch. Outside of work, she is an avid cyclist and enjoys trips to the mountains and pushing personal boundaries on two wheels.