Katie is a strategic executive who grew up in a lower-middle class family in Akron, Ohio and became a self-made multimillionaire. Overcoming numerous challenges along the way, she now has 20 years of experience leading global M&A, business transformation, and growth strategy initiatives for executives at Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and venture-backed startups.
Katie has a proven track record of driving large-scale change, excelling at executing complex M&A transactions, and leading business transformation and strategic growth initiatives that accelerate revenue, optimize operations, and improve financial performance.
As a trusted advisor to senior and C-suite executives, she thrives on identifying business opportunities, mitigating risks, and developing actionable solutions that drive success. With expertise in 12+ industries—including tech, pharma, financial services, insurance, retail, travel & leisure, and consumer products—she has delivered results across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Known for delivering value in complex business environments, Katie builds scalable business models that support sustainable growth. Her long list of notable clients includes industry giants like Google, Microsoft, AbbVie, Pfizer, Merck, Wal-Mart, Allstate, GE, Equifax, P&G, Warner Brothers Entertainment, and KKR.
Katie is passionate about helping clients drive growth and achieve lasting results, with the same tenacity and vision that propelled her from humble beginnings to entrepreneurial success.
