Kate James

Kate James is a prominent board member at Unreasonable, a Colorado-based organization that supports growth-stage entrepreneurs and facilitates investment opportunities aimed at solving global challenges. She has held this position since April 2020. In addition to her role at Unreasonable, she is recognized for her extensive experience in corporate affairs and marketing.

Professional Background

• Former Chief Corporate Affairs and Global Marketing Officer at Pearson (2014-2018): In this role, she was responsible for overseeing communications, brand management, and government relations, among other duties.
• Chief Communications Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2010-2013): Here, she leveraged the foundation's voice to support various global initiatives.
• Senior Vice President of Global Communications at Citi (2008-2010) and Group Head of Public Affairs at Standard Chartered Bank (2004-2008).
• Vice President of International External Affairs at GlaxoSmithKline (1995-2004).

Education

Kate James graduated from Cambridge University, where she studied from 1988 to 1991.

Current Focus

Currently, she is taking time to reflect on her next steps while continuing to contribute to impactful initiatives through her board memberships, including her role at Unreasonable and as chair of the Board of Vital Voices. Her career has been driven by a commitment to making a significant impact in education and corporate responsibility.123