Kristen Pyrz-Brown is an experienced business owner, executive & leadership coach and trainer. She has lived and worked in six countries including Germany, Poland and the UK.
Ms Pyrz-Brown started her own Albany-based business Valeo Coaching in 2021. She is an advocate for local business, diversity and equality.
Ms Pyrz-Brown joined the Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry in May 2022 as a board member, through Valeo Coaching. She became interim chief executive in January 2023, and formally appointed as chief executive in March 2023.
Ms Pyrz-Brown holds a Masters of Business Administration, a Masters of Business Leadership, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.