Catherine Kannam
Subject Matter Expert @W20 Usa
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WORK HISTORY
Subject Matter Expert @W20 Usa
Working with the W20 engagement group and advising on women\'s empowerment issues to inform the upcoming G20.
EDUCATION
School for International Training
Durban, South Africa
Wesleyan University
B.A.
ABOUT CATHERINE KANNAM
I’m a strategic executive with over 20 years of experience leading global operations, driving enterprise transformation, and advancing equity and justice in complex, multicultural environments. My career has spanned conflict-affected regions, high-impact donor-funded initiatives, and mission-driven organizations—always grounded in inclusive leadership, operational excellence, and deep community engagement. As Principal of Business Optimization and former Chief Operating Officer at Chemonics International, I’ve led cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide initiatives that improved performance, strengthened governance, and fostered a culture of transparency and belonging across a $1B portfolio in 80+ countries. I bring deep expertise in civil and human rights, peacebuilding, and gender equity, and I’m passionate about designing systems and strategies that drive measurable, sustainable change. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and impact—mobilizing teams, aligning operations with mission, and mentoring emerging leaders to build resilient, values-driven organizations.
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