Cate Gallagher

About Cate Gallagher

With over 20 years of leadership experience in client success and operations within the marketing and technology sectors, I have been dedicated to building and nurturing high-performing teams. In my current role I lead a full-service marketing team driven by exceeding client expectations and fostering sustainable relationships. I guide cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives that amplify revenue growth, optimize internal processes, and enhance the overall client experience​.In addition to building client teams and operations, I am passionate about growing leaders. The best part of a leadership role for me is the opportunity to coach talent, help them decide what they want to do in their careers, and give them the tools to succeed. I could not be more proud to see the progress and outcomes of those I have the privilege to work with.

Experience

1. SVP, Strategy

   Walk West

   Apr 2025 — Present

   In this role I help drive the strategic direction of the agency. I operate with a future-forward mindset, aligning business goals with market opportunities to create scalable growth. I lead the development of integrated brand, digital, and go-to-market strategies for key clients, turning insights into impact. I work alongside the executive leadership team to build and scale teams, systems, and processes needed for the evolving needs of our current customers and to support future growth. My team has driven a 100% retainer renewal rate from 2024 to 2025 with an average of 22% increase in revenue. Key clients include Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Yodlee, Boys & Girls Club, and Lenovo.

Education

• Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, Psychology

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Logistics
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Trade Shows
• International Sales
• Sales
• Account Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Communications
• Strategic Partnerships
• Salesforce.com
• Business Development
• Marketing
• Product Marketing
• Product Management
• Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Sales Management
• Key Account Management
• Product Development
• Negotiation
• Purchasing
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• B2b
• Project Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Inventory Management
• Business Strategy
• Operations Management
• Budgets
• Sales Process
• Forecasting