Board-Ready Executive | Governance-Minded Leader | Strategic Connector

Kathleen Burgess

As a thoughtful strategist and a trusted partner to founders, CEOs, and executive teams. I’ve led organizations ERP challenges, operational resets, turnarounds, governance strengthening, and strategic growth. What matters as much as the outcomes is how I lead — with clarity, empathy, rigor, and purpose.

I’m an accomplished business executive who has spent my career helping organizations bring stability, discipline, and growth to periods of change, complexity, and opportunity. With more than 25 years of leadership experience across Fortune 50 companies, privately held organizations, and entrepreneurial environments, I focus on strengthening leadership teams, improving performance, and building strong foundations for sustainable success.

Leaders describe me as:

Strategic and forward-thinking

Calm in complexity

Practical and results-focused

A connector who thoughtfully brings people, ideas, and opportunity together

Today, I serve as President of a privately held e-commerce and technology company. Previously I've held CFO and COO roles across multiple industries.

What I Bring to the Boardroom

Steady leadership in complex environments

Financial discipline and governance strength

Real-world operational experience

Leadership maturity and judgment

A thoughtful, collaborative presence

I value meaningful professional relationships and always welcome conversation with leaders who care about strong governance, responsible growth, and purposeful leadership.

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Board-Ready Executive | Governance-Minded Leader | Strategic Connector