Kate Gorman

managing partner

Management Consultant

kgorman@columbusconsulting.com

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

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