Cathy Taylor
Director - Strategy Office & Business Development @ Verizon I Executive MBA I Forté Fellow
- Role
- Director - Strategy Office and Business Development at Verizon Business
- Location
- Washington, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cathy Taylor
I lead the Global Strategy Office for Verizon’s Global Integrated Solutions (GIS) organization, where I shape strategic priorities, drive operational execution, and foster a high-performance culture across a global, matrixed team focused on delivering customer outcomes. In this capacity, I act as a thought partner to executive leadership translating strategy into action, managing business rhythms, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring accountability for results. I also lead U.S. Business Development, partnering with cross-functional teams to accelerate growth through customer-centric solutioning and commercial leadership.Previously, I served as Finance Leader and Business Unit CFO for Verizon’s $2B Federal segment, where I oversaw financial planning, capital strategy, and complex deal support. Over the past 14+ years, I’ve built a career at the intersection of finance, strategy, and commercial execution, collaborating with senior leaders to unlock growth, reduce risk, and enable performance.Career highlights include leading Verizon’s first two flagship Network as a Service wins ($320M and $190M), receiving “All In” and “MVP” awards, and graduating from the Women of the World Leadership Program. I’m a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and graduated with an Executive MBA from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business.I’m passionate about shaping culture, developing talent, and helping organizations operate with clarity and confidence.Core Strengths:Strategic Execution | Results-Focused Leadership | Executive-Level Partnership | Team Development | Insight-Driven Decision Making
Experience
Director - Strategy Office and Business Development
Dec 2024 — Present · US
Leading the Global Strategy Office for Verizon’s Global Integrated Solutions (GIS) organization, I partner with executive leadership to shape and execute strategic initiatives that drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence across global network and managed service offerings. I oversee GIS-wide performance management, reporting, and business rhythms while also leading U.S. business development efforts. My role spans cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder alignment, financial planning, and delivering insights that guide over $1B in high-impact solutions.
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Executive MBA
University of Surrey
Bachelor of Science - BS, Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
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