Kathryn Swintek

Kathryn Swintek is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in international financial services and corporate governance. She recently joined the Board of Trustees at The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, as an Elected Member.2

Professional Background

Kathryn Swintek has a diverse and impressive career spanning several decades:

• Managing Partner at Golden Seeds Fund 2 LP and Golden Seeds LLC, focusing on investments in early-stage companies, particularly those with gender diversity in ownership and management.1
• Former senior executive in investment banking at BNP Paribas in New York and London.1
• Previously worked at Irving Trust Company (later merged with Bank of New York) in various roles, including banking officer for the Middle East & Africa Division and Head of the Acquisition Finance Division.1

Board Memberships and Recognitions

Swintek has served on numerous corporate and non-profit boards since 1998:

• Currently serves on the Board of Directors for four private companies in industrial distribution, medical devices, and financial services sectors.1
• Named Private Company Director of the Year 2020 by the National Association of Corporate Directors.1
• Board member for companies such as Oculogica, American Bank of Investments, and Turtle & Hughes.1

Leadership in Women's Business Organizations

• Former Chair and Treasurer of C200, a leading business women's organization.1
• Served as Chair of the Membership Committee and Director of the Women's Forum of New York.1

Education and Personal

• Graduate of the College of Mt. St. Vincent with a BA in Economics.1
• MBA from New York University Stern School of Business.1
• Fluent in French and holds dual citizenship in the United States and France.1

Kathryn Swintek's extensive experience in finance, corporate governance, and leadership roles in women's business organizations makes her a valuable addition to The Dalí Museum's Board of Trustees.