Katie Finney

About Katie Finney

I am highly organized, dependable, fair and motivated. I consider myself a true team player and take pride in building processes that make big impacts on business. One of my greatest attributes is the ability to successfully work with different personalities to meet a common goal. Over 25 years of experience in Marketing and highly adaptable to change.

Experience

1. Director, Global Event Management Higher Ed, Ell, Virtual Schools, Government Relations

   Pearson

   Jun 2025 — Present · Bend, OR, US

   As Director of Global Event Management, I align with the strategic direction of Pearson’s global event portfolio—advancing brand influence, customer engagement, and business growth across Higher Education, ELL, Virtual Schools, and Government Relations.I lead a team that drives the vision and execution for Pearson-originated customer-facing events and third-party industry conferences, ensuring every initiative aligns with enterprise goals and delivers measurable outcomes. This includes managing the Pan-Pearson global events calendar, orchestrating executive presence, and integrating brand strategy across channels and segments.Partnering cross-functionally, I shape end-to-end event strategies that support pipeline development, policy influence, and thought leadership—while enabling scalable execution through best practices, templates, and data-driven insights.Focused on long-term impact, I connect events to broader go-to-market strategy—turning audience engagement into business acceleration.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Arts, English

  1993 — 1997