Kristen Gallagher is a seasoned Human Resources professional with more than 15 years of progressive experience in HR Leadership. Prior to her current position, Kristen held various operational and management roles in luxury hospitality, working for brands such as Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Faena Hotel Miami Beach. She excelled in both union and non-union environments, opened and transitioned multiple resort properties, and was an integral part of the Faena Hotel, achieving its Forbes five stars in 2017. In 2021, Kristen made the decision to venture outside of hospitality and transitioned into the exciting world of aviation, where today she is the Human Resources Director of the global, publicly traded company AerSale, Inc. Gallagher’s passion lies in building relationships with key leaders throughout the organization as well as representing the voice of the workforce at a senior level helping strengthen employee engagement and driving meaningful change. Born and raised in the Midwest, Kristen graduated with a bachelor’s degree in international business administration from The University of Oregon. Her global scope of work has enabled her to build her experience in Chicago, Ghana, Hawaii, and now Miami, where she is married with three daughters.
