An entrepreneur by heart, a business and human resources executive by experience and a design and architecture enthusiast by passion, Nikki Kresse is driven by building organizations that are as thoughtfully designed as the data centers they deliver. She brings a practical, business first approach to human resources, helping Stream align strategy, leadership and talent to accelerate growth.

As Chief Human Resources Officer, Nikki leads Stream’s people strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and employee experience. She partners closely with the executive team to ensure the company’s operating model, organizational structure, leadership capabilities and talent strategy continue to scale alongside the business.

With more than two decades of executive leadership experience across human resources, organizational strategy and effectiveness, communications and customer and employee experience, Nikki has built a reputation for turning strategy into execution. Known as both a builder and optimizer, she combines a systems-based, analytical approach with a practical understanding of leadership, culture, and organizational change.

Passionate about creating the governance and execution disciplines that allow organizations to scale successfully, Nikki remains instrumental in building a team and people strategy that will carry Stream through its ongoing growth — and that of its customers.

Bona Fides

  • Leading people and organizational strategy at Stream Data Centers
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Colorado State University Global
  • 20+ years of executive leadership experience in organizational strategy, human resources and enterprise transformation