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Kathleen Bowden
As CEO of CXO Communication, Kathleen creates brand strategies that drive business results. Kathleen loves helping companies uncover what makes them truly special and express that core differentiation through their words, actions and interactions. Kathleen is a trusted brand and communications advisor to top executives at companies ranging from start ups to Fortune 50 brands.
Prior to joining CXO, Kathleen was a managing director at Citigate Cunningham, a public relations firm known for its strategic work with the world’s most respected technology companies. Kathleen founded the firm’s Digital Consumer Practice and led communication efforts for brand names including Atari, Berklee College of Music, Cisco Systems, Creative Labs, Eclipse Aviation, Fast Company, IBM, Kodak, Motorola, Sears and Sun Microsystems. Earlier in her career, Kathleen worked for Weber Shandwick, the world’s largest public relations firm.
A mystery novel fanatic, Kathleen spent her childhood searching in vain for secret passageways. She frequently serves as a “little black book” of pop culture trivia and travel destination recommendations for her family, friends and co-workers.
Kathleen holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations and advertising from Emerson College.