Kate Bohner

Kate Bohner is an accomplished business leader and the Founder + CEO of Bohner Bespoke, a strategic advisory firm she established in September 2015.1 With a diverse background spanning journalism, crisis management, and strategy, Bohner has built a career focused on helping organizations navigate complex challenges and enhance their reputations.

Professional Background

Bohner's professional journey includes several notable positions:

• Founder + CEO at Bohner Bespoke (September 2015 - Present): She leads this strategic advisory firm, servicing clients primarily in the US, as well as in London, Munich, Hong Kong, and Grand Cayman.1
• Chief Marketing Officer / Chief Administrative Officer at Clearpool Group (January 2012 - December 2013)
• Founder, Executive Producer, and On-Air Talent at KBTV (November 2005 - December 2008)
• Managing Editor, Digital Financial Media at E*TRADE Financial (January 1999 - August 2001)
• Correspondent at CNBC (November 1997 - November 1999)
• Junior Associate at Lazard (June 1987 - July 1990)

Education

Bohner holds impressive academic credentials:

• Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism (1991-1992)1
• Bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania (1984-1988)1

Expertise and Approach

At Bohner Bespoke, Kate specializes in:

• Crisis management
• Strategic guidance through special situations
• Protecting and elevating the reputation of organizations and business leaders
• Navigating regulatory challenges
• Providing guidance in litigation, bankruptcy, restructurings, and insolvency workouts
• Onshore and offshore fund governance

Her approach is characterized by:

• Combining insights, data, and creativity to ensure effective messaging
• Operating as an extension of clients' internal teams
• Framing stories in the context of new ideas and disruptive thinking across various industries1

Recent Achievements

Kate Bohner has recently completed several professional development courses:

• Certification in "Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategies" from MIT Sloan School of Management (December 2023)2
• MIT's Professional Certificate Program in "Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence" (September 2024)3
• MIT's Executive Education course in Women in Leadership with a perfect score of 100 (October 2024)4

These recent accomplishments demonstrate her commitment to staying at the forefront of business and technology trends, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence and leadership.