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Kristina Karaeva

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I’m Kristina Karaeva, a dynamic international live experience leader with 10+ years delivering large-scale, high-impact events across cruise, corporate, and brand environments.

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I’m Kristina Karaeva, a dynamic international live experience leader with 10+ years delivering large-scale, high-impact events across cruise, corporate, and brand environments. I excel at managing audiences of 6,000+ and leading cross-functional production teams to execute premium multi-day programming under pressure.

I specialise in touring activations, experiential brand environments, VIP programming, and complex operations across international markets. I’m known for executive presence, crisis leadership, and my ability to command high-profile live environments with precision and creativity.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Skills· 1

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Professional Services

Work experience

International live experience & touring director · Allied Global MarketingOct 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Act as brand representative and ambassador for global clients across live marketing events and campaigns. Build and maintain strong relationships with brands, government partners, suppliers, venues, and stakeholders. Lead event planning, logistics, and on-site execution while ensuring brand consistency and message alignment. Supervise marketing activations and customer-facing experiences from concept to delivery. Coordinate sponsorships, partnerships, and sales-driven collaborations. Support marketing and social media initiatives to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Utilize event technology, ticketing platforms, and analytics to track performance and improve results.

Cruise Director/ Entertainment Lead · Carnival Cruise LinesSep 2019 – Sep 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Directed multi-venue live programming for 6,000+ international guests daily. Led cross-functional teams across entertainment, operations & safety. Managed real-time crisis scenarios and maritime safety protocols. Designed and delivered immersive guest experiences across multi-day voyages. Served as senior on-stage representative of brand to international audiences. Oversaw scheduling, talent coordination and technical production.

Education

Diploma in Event Management · Fitzwilliam Institute2030 – 2026

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