Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Katy helps companies deliver compelling business transformation stories clearly, credibly and consistently. A results-oriented executive, Katy has significant expertise working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to communicate, develop and implement high impact strategies to achieve their transformative goals. She brings substantial experience with companies undergoing organizational and cultural transformation and a proven track record in developing successful business relationships, achieving stakeholder engagement and aligning for operational success.
Audacia Strategies helps companies realize their boldest initiatives and transformational vision. Our strategic communications and investor relations advisory combines compelling market analysis, targeted messaging, and practical implementation techniques to help your organization achieve its transformation goals.
Primary interface to the investment community, responsible for developing and communicating the Company’s financial messaging, and developing and managing relationships with new and current investors, analysts and other stakeholders. Established and led the Investor Relations function through the company’s spin-off from ITT Corp. in 2011 and subsequent spin-off of the Company's government services business as a separate, publicly traded company, Vectrus (NYSE: VEC). Exelis cumulative total shareholder return from its 2011 spin-off from ITT to its 2015 acquisition by Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) was over 145%.
Corporate executive for a ~$200M, 700-employee, publicly traded corporation providing commercial-based products, systems and services to military, government and commercial satellite and aerospace customers. Led global communications strategy and execution, including investor relations, branding, corporate communications, advertising, media relations, public events and employee communications.