WASHINGTON — Al-Monitor is delighted to announce the appointment of Kristi Pappalardo as Vice President of Business Strategy and Partnerships.
Kristi brings with her a wealth of experience, having spent an impressive eight years at the Atlantic Council, where she most recently served as Director of Global Alliances and Business Strategy for the Council’s esteemed Global Energy Center. Prior to this, Kristi excelled as the head of corporate relations and orchestrated two prestigious awards dinners annually for the Atlantic Council. Kristi’s professional journey also includes impactful roles at the Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC) and the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF).
“Kristi did an outstanding job building and expanding the Atlantic Council partnerships, including for its global energy program,” said Andrew Parasiliti, president of Al-Monitor. “We are very pleased to have her join the Al-Monitor team.”
Kristi expressed her enthusiasm at joining and expanding the scope and reach of Al-Monitor. “Al-Monitor is renowned for its independent, diverse and insightful reporting and analysis. It serves as a vital platform for fostering dialogues among government, industry and civil society on the most pressing issues in the region.”
A graduate of both the University of Maryland and American University, Kristi looks forward to leveraging her expertise to enhance Al-Monitor’s global programs, events and partnerships.
