Kate Gorman

managing partner

Management Consultant

About

Kate is a Managing Partner at Columbus Consulting with extensive leadership and practical experience in retail, consulting, and software business development. She is passionate about delivering value to clients through transformative strategic initiatives and tactical execution. Kate’s ability to understand the long-term impact of change initiatives and align change strategies with business goals and objectives has made her a trusted leader of complex strategic initiatives and transformations.

Before joining Columbus in 2013, Kate held leadership positions in consulting and retail software companies, such as General Mgr FR/Duty Free, VP of ThinkFast Consulting, VP of Retek, and Director of JDA Software.

Signature Skill

“I help retailers successfully manage change across highly complex strategic initiatives while respecting the unique culture and team dynamics of each client.”

Change management & Training Leadership
Problem –Solving & Critical Thinking
Adaptability & Resilience
Emotional Intelligence
Facilitation and Training Skills
Cultural Awareness

Expertise

Merchandising
Product Lifecycle Management
Merchandise Planning
Assortment Planning /Line Build
Inventory Management
Customer Journey

Companies Served

J.Crew
Mashburn
Ross Stores
Hibbett
Ralph Lauren
M&M Retail
DFS

Industry, Category

Retail
Wholesale
Ecommerce
Multi-Brand
International
Apparel
Footwear

Solution Proficiencies

O9 Solutions
Oracle Planning
Blue Yonder

Consulting Service

Executive Leadership
Business Process
Transformation
Change Management
Organizational Design
Program Management
Solution Selection