Katie Griff

Katie Griff serves as the Chief Marketing + Communications Officer at Red Cell Partners, a role she has held since November 2021. She is also the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at DEFCON AI, which is part of the Red Cell portfolio. Her career includes extensive experience in marketing and strategic leadership across various industries.

Professional Background

• Founder & CEO of Griff Consulting: Before joining Red Cell, Katie founded Griff Consulting, a boutique marketing consultancy focused on retail and e-commerce brands.
• Previous Roles:
  • Head of Marketing at HATCH Collection
  • Director of Brand and Strategic Marketing at Madewell/J. Crew Group
  • Various roles at luxury brands including Gilt, Moda Operandi, and Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy.
• Investment Experience: Early in her career, she worked as an analyst at Blackstone in their Hedge Fund Group.

Education

• MBA from Columbia Business School (2012-2014)
• BA in English, Economics, and Russian from Duke University (2003-2007)
• Briefly attended the University of Oxford in 2005.

Katie's diverse background combines creative marketing strategies with analytical skills, positioning her as a leader in developing brand strategies and driving growth for various organizations.123