Kate Doerge is the Principal of Kate Doerge Consulting, where she helps private equity firms unlock value and build prestige brands through strategic marketing, brand revitalization, and innovation. A proven business leader and trusted advisor, Kate drives organizational transformation and delivers measurable results.

She is recognized for launching and growing iconic consumer lifestyle brands for clients such as Estee Lauder, H&M, Kate Spade, MAC Cosmetics, Tag Heuer, and iStar/Safehold. As Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing at iStar, Kate launched the company’s first marketing department, boosting brand awareness, deal flow, and stock performance. She led branding for Safehold and played a key role in revitalizing Asbury Park, NJ through the “Asbury Park Now” campaign and the launch of the record-breaking Asbury Ocean Club.

Previously, Kate was a Partner at Paul Wilmot Communications, where she led divisions in Fashion, Beauty, Wellness, and Lifestyle, helping to launch and grow top-tier luxury brands.

Kate has also held several philanthropic leadership roles, including Vice Chair of the Board of Advisors at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where she has co-chaired the hospital’s most successful pediatric fundraiser, raising over $20 million. She serves on the boards of Glam4Good and the Glen Cove Girls and Boys Club.

Kate graduated with honors from Hamilton College in Communications and Art History. She lives in Glen Cove, NY with her husband, Chad, and their three children, Henry, Penny, and Frankie.