Kathleen A Murray

Kathleen A. Murray is an accomplished business executive, angel investor, and advisor with a diverse career spanning several decades. Here are some key details about her:

Professional Background

Kathleen Murray is the owner and principal of McMorran Strategists LLC, a consulting firm she founded in 2009. Her career includes significant leadership roles at major companies:

• Managing Director of Operations at PricewaterhouseCoopers (2000-2008)
• Senior VP of Aetna Retirement Services and COO of Aetna Business Resources
• VP of Global Market Development at FARO Technologies (2012-2013)

She began her career in sales and marketing leadership roles at Aetna and INA (now Cigna).

Education and Board Positions

• BA in Math and General Science from the University of Rochester
• Advanced Management Program degree from Harvard Business School

Murray has served on the University of Rochester Board of Trustees since 2010 and was named a Life Trustee in 2020.2 She is also involved with several other boards and organizations:

• Board Member of The Daily Gazette (Schenectady family-owned media firm)
• Co-founder of Tech Up for Women
• Founder of Executive Forum (EF) Angels
• Chair of Harvard Business School Women's Association
• Fellow at the Foreign Policy Association

Philanthropy and Recognition

At the University of Rochester, Murray established the Kathleen McMorran Murray '74 Endowed Scholarship Fund and contributes to the Rochester Annual Fund.2 She has been recognized with several honors, including:

• Centennial Laureate by the Ellis School
• Honoree at the Women's Venture Fund's Defining Moments Gala (2016)
• Ellis School for Girls Sara Frazier Ellis Awardee (2020)

Expertise and Speaking Engagements

Murray is known for her expertise in business development, angel investing, innovation, and strategic thinking. She frequently speaks and instructs on these topics at various events and conferences.13