Kate Cornish Booth Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, Nc, Us

United States

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

Advising on the development and growth of high-impact entrepreneurial companies as they scale their ideas and commercialize their successes.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job Responsibilities:As Head of Capital Markets, I run an operating division that highlights my ability to lead and efficiently manage a business with a truly global footprint. My team delivers confidential support to clients who are compliance and data security sensitive.I have developed and executed confidential workflows and processes to optimally manage material non-public information, fostered a cohesive team in support of that endeavor; implemented a comprehensive global coverage model, ensuring continuous client coverage throughout the week, 24 hours a day. We fulfill the fluctuating demands of capital markets projects through a flexible yet reliable staffing model and rely on quality control parameters to ensure high standards and efficiency.Key Achievements:• Generated 10+% increase in gross margins by deploying thoughtful client-sensitive product repricing• Expanded market footprint by elevating client base from 3 to 10 of the top ten global investment banks• Drove rapid business expansion from $100k to $1.5mm monthly run rate within one yearDuring my tenure as head of GCM, this business grew from under 50 in 2020 to over 1,400 roadshows in 2021, representing +25,000 meetings across the top investment banks in the world. Among these results, OE’s GCM team helped execute 65 of the top 100 equity deals done in 2021. During 2022 and 2023 our team expanded its coverage from ECM deals to DCM and Leveraged Finance projects, as well as lender meetings and strategic dialogs from M&A and private placement activity. Our service continues to be a go-to solution for the highest-profile transactions being brought to market.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job Responsibilities:As CPO, I onboarded, coached, and managed the growth of OpenExchange from a 40-person business to a 1,500-person business, through organic growth, acquisitions, and partnerships.Key Responsibilities:During this period of hyper-growth, as CPO at OE, I led our organization as we deployed systems, and developed programs including:• Responsive HRIS; time, attendance, and utilization; competencies-driven badging; and LMS system• Customized training for regional onboarding• Peer-to-peer recognition program• Annual performance management processes that reinforce core values• Tiered recruiting strategy to service both full-time and contingent workforce• Globally appropriate compensation and benefits strategy• Workflow to manage employee performance issues• Policies appropriate to support a SOC2 audit• Transition onto and then off of both a US-based and a global PEO platform(s)

Greater New York City Area

Job Responsibilities:As COO, I supported the business's operational expansion and financial stability as we raised two rounds of financing. Supporting those efforts included, developing a robust financial model, ensuring up-to-date documentation, and monitoring associated commitments and funds flow while tracking shareholder votes that confirmed outcomes. Operationally, I liaised with key strategic partners to establish key product development relationships. orchestrated the merger with KnowledgeVision, drove the seamless integration between OE and KV, and delivered synergies for enhanced organizational growth and market competitiveness.Key Achievements:• Established early-stage business fundamentals• Launched a new website• Opened NY and UK office spaces• Developed an employee onboarding• Managed visa applications, US 401k, and UK pension and employee benefits programs.• Professionalized financial model• Managed fundraising communications, and legal documentation

Westwood, New Jersey, United States

Job Responsibilities:In this multi-faceted leadership role, I ensured consistent cash flow by implementing a systematic shift from sporadic material purchases to regular and reliable deliveries. I optimized marketing efforts and enhanced customer engagement by introducing a formal promotional cadence for website sales and markdowns. I expanded K-Deer's wholesale sales efforts by targeting larger accounts which required tighter cash management to absorb market terms.Key Achievements:• Expanded wholesale sales from nominal franchise contribution to over 35% of total sales• Developed risk metrics associated with account opening processes• Delimited order submission and 'available to sell' materials• Established pre-season sales programs targeting top wholesale accounts• Developed internal reporting mechanisms between sales and production staff

Oradell, New Jersey, United States

Job Responsibilities:As founder of ButterBoo, I administered end-to-end activities involved in formulating a comprehensive business plan, developing a captivating website, and securing a trademarked logo. I prepared compelling marketing collateral and successfully negotiated strategic wholesale partnerships. I crafted innovative packaging solutions and designed impactful point-of-sale displays.

New York City, Ny

I served as a Coverage Officer for luxury goods, apparel manufacturers and soft-goods retailers. In this role I provided quality financial and strategic advice to corporate clients and related industry insight to private equity investors.Key Achievements: • Michaels Stores LBO in 2006 ($6bn)• Neiman Marcus LBO - IDD Retail Deal of the Year in 2005 ($5.1 bn)• Financing and advisory for PVH acquisition of Tommy Hilfiger in 2010 ($3bn)• Secondary equity offering for Polo Ralph Lauren in 2010 ($750mm) • Eurobond offering for Polo Ralph Lauren in 2007 ($350mm)• Sale of Tumi Inc. to Doughty Hanson & Co in 2004 ($275mm)• Sale of Cannondale Bicycles to Dorel Industries -M&A Advisor Deal of the Year in 2008 ($200mm)• Head of NYU Stern MBA recruiting• Global Banking Diversity Committee representative • Designed and executed ongoing training programs for junior staff

New York City, Ny

As a Business Development Manager I focused on expanding and differentiating the Corporate Finance practice's advisory business with major wall street banks.Key Achievements:• Spearheaded effort to differentiate relationships with US investment banks through client mapping• Formulated strategic practice review and implemented bottom-up business planning process

New York City, Ny And Old Greenwich, Ct

Job Responsibilities:During my tenure at Wit Soundview, I efficiently co-managed over 15 e-commerce and e-media public equity financings, including renowned brands like Barnesandnoble.com, Audible.com, and mothernature.com. I led strategic advisory projects for esteemed companies such as Saks Inc., Readers Digest, and Tommy Hilfiger, guiding crucial decisions on build or buy strategies, hiring web development firms, assessing partnerships, and presenting lucrative private investment opportunities.Key Achievements:• Pioneered the role of the second "pre-IPO" banker on the east coast• Played a pivotal role in recruiting and hiring banker 3 to 45 • Implemented comprehensive training programs to empower a multi-disciplinary team• Mentored expanding team to consistently deliver high-quality work from limited startup resources

New York City, Ny

Job Responsibilities:As an Associate at Smith Barney and then Salomon Smith Barney I executed over $4.2 billion of financing and strategic assignments ranging from $45mm to +$2bn in value. I recruited and coached Associates and Analysts through my role as co-head of the NYU MBA recruiting team. Key Achievements:• Member of top-level integration team during merger of Salomon Brothers and Smith Barney• Developed formal business planning process for all banking coverage groups. • Organized and implemented global multi-day firm-wide merger planning session• Executed and automated weekly Operating Committee business updates• In recruiting role, maintained track record of only one “lost offer” in 3 years.

Mba, Finance, (Stern Scholarship Recipient)

Associate Of Applied Science, Textile & Surface Design, (Phi Beta Kappa)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Theory, (Honors Program)

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Honors Program; Politics and Philosophy; Junior year at Glasgow University; Senior Thesis.