Debbie Kristiansen

SVP

Debbie Kristiansen is senior vice president for venue development and operations at Oak View Group in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, based in Riyadh. Her work focuses on the strategic development and operation of large entertainment and exhibition venues across the region. Before joining Oak View Group she was chief executive and general manager of Exhibition World Bahrain, where she led the pre-opening and launch of the venue, and earlier played a role in launching IMEX Frankfurt. She holds a professional doctorate in global leadership and management from the European International University in Paris, sits on industry boards including UFI, and was named in Pollstar's Women of Live class of 2026.