Kate Deschner

Kate Deschner is a seasoned consultant with a strong focus on driving B2B growth through internal business transformation programs.

She possesses a rich background in retail, specializing in Merchandising, Design, Product Development, and Sourcing at various levels of leadership and project management.

Her expertise includes leading diverse teams, owning P&Ls, implementing solutions, developing analytics, and launching transformation roadmaps.

Kate is deeply passionate about helping teams streamline processes and create solutions that leverage their strengths and foster adaptability in dynamic environments.

Education wise, Kate holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Management & Strategy, Marketing from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.

She also studied BSBA & BFA in Marketing, International Business, and Fashion Design at Washington University in St. Louis.

With a proven track record of success, Kate Deschner has held key positions in reputable organizations. Her roles include being the Former VP Strategy at Deloitte Innovation & Technology, Former VP GTM Strategy at Deloitte Consulting, Former Strategic Projects at the Office of the Chief Commercial Officer at Deloitte Consulting, Former Regional Head of Customer Success at Qualtrics, Former Manager at Deloitte, and Former Senior Consultant at Deloitte.

Her experience also extends to the retail sector where she worked at Vera Bradley in various capacities such as Merchant for Wearables, Baby, Stationery, and Home Products, Process Manager, Product Development & Design Liaison, Product Designer, and Freelance Design Assistant.

Prior to Vera Bradley, Kate held roles such as Development & Preproduction Coordinator for Imitation, Erin Fetherston, and Whitley Kros at Rockwood Management Group, Freelance Technical Designer at Elizabeth McKay, Design Intern at MILLY, and Ready-to-Wear Women's Design Intern at Hermès.