Krista Ridgway first joined Bain as an associate consultant upon graduating from Duke University, where she majored in biomedical engineering. Throughout her career, Krista has advised clients across multiple industries on business challenges such as developing growth strategies and identifying supply chain efficiencies. Clients have commended Krista not only for her business advice but also for personally investing in their professional development.

In 2002, Krista was appointed Director of HR and Staffing , where she now “sets the tone for our management teams in terms of being at cause and looking out for the best outcomes for our people every single day,” explains Bain Partner Keith Bevans.

For more than 20 years, Krista has served as a trainer and manager for Bain’s global training programs, where she has helped shape the professional development of countless women and men.

As a dedicated mentor and coach, Krista is a role model for her team and more broadly, for the entire office. Colleagues often seek her out for advice and support on career opportunities and challenges.

Krista is a recipient of Bain’s prestigious Bright-Dix award in recognition of her work fostering professional development both through mentoring her teams and participating in Bain’s global training programs. In the words of one female consultant: “Krista's coaching and mentoring helped me build a successful career at Bain.”

Outside of the office, Krista and her family are outdoor enthusiasts, participating in a variety of sports, including skiing and hiking (especially mountain hiking above 10,000 ft). She also enjoys attending her sons’ baseball games and watching her daughter ride horses.