Kathleen Reilly Castaillac

Kathleen Reilly Castaillac is a seasoned marketing and events professional, currently serving as the Sr. Director of Regional Cisco Live and New Market Opportunities at Cisco since March 2024. Kathleen holds an advisory board position with the Corporate Event Marketing Association, contributing to strategic business decisions. With extensive experience, Kathleen has held leadership roles including Sr. Director of Global Event Marketing at Splunk, where a team of 16-23 managed a $24M+ budget and generated a $2B+ engaged pipeline. Prior experience includes significant positions at Box, where achievements included overseeing major events and implementing international programs, and running Sunshine Band Events, providing expert consultancy on event strategy. Educational credentials extend from the University of California, Davis, with a BA in English and Women's Studies to a MA in English/Irish Studies from Boston College.