Louisa Balach

About Louisa Balach

I build companies that outrun their inflection points.For over 20 years, I’ve scaled startup disruptors to nine-figure run rates and led global brands through reinvention. Whether navigating a $350M business line in a public company or driving a Series D platform toward $100M ARR, I turn complexity into momentum.My toolkit includes:• Full P&L ownership up to $350M, with regional oversight across 13+ markets• GTM architecture that accelerates growth, reduces OpEx by 7%, and delivers 40%+ YoY customer acquisition gains• Culture-first leadership—build leaders that develop high performing teams, from 8 GMs to 110+ cross-functional specialists• Board-level storytelling—translating data into decisive strategies, from funding rounds to exit planningWhat energizes me is the crucible moment—when a fractured team, a volatile market, or an overlooked product must transform into a resilient, high-growth engine. I love mobilizing people around a shared North Star, then anchor transformation through the right processes, tech, and metrics. My compass is set on scaling businesses where strategy ignites, people thrive, and growth becomes unstoppable.

Experience

1. Chief Commercial Officer

   Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• Stanford University

  Hasso Plattner Institute of Design

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  MBA, Marketing Management, Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship

• University of Washington

  BA, Business - Information Systems

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Business Analytics
• Consumer Behaviour
• Product Development
• Program Development
• Design Thinking
• Strategic Partnerships
• Partner Management
• Marketing Research
• Business Analysis
• Market Research
• Business Strategy
• Management Consulting
• Program Management