Kathryn O'Connor
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Overview
I’m a brand and marketing leader with deep roots in lifestyle and experience-driven brands. I helped scale La Colombe from a craft coffee pioneer into a national powerhouse, serving as part of the core team that led the company through rapid growth, major product innovation, and its $900M acquisition. I specialize in building brands with soul at scale — turning emotional connection, storytelling, and hospitality-driven experiences into real business momentum. Today, I bring that expertise to lifestyle, CPG, F&B, and boutique hospitality brands looking to grow without losing what makes them sp
About
I’m a brand and marketing leader with deep roots in lifestyle and experience-driven brands. I helped scale La Colombe from a craft coffee pioneer into a national powerhouse, serving as part of the core team that led the company through rapid growth, major product innovation, and its $900M acquisition. I specialize in building brands with soul at scale — turning emotional connection, storytelling, and hospitality-driven experiences into real business momentum. Today, I bring that expertise to lifestyle, CPG, F&B, and boutique hospitality brands looking to grow without losing what makes them special.