Kate Harper

Kate Harper has an extensive background in retail and ecommerce. Kate began their career in 2006 as an Account Executive at Edelman, where they specialized in corporate communications. In 2008, they joined Le Pain Quotidien as a Manager and Franchise Support Manager. In 2011, Kate became the Hiring, Training & Development Manager at 'wichcraft. Kate then moved to Mouth in 2013 as VP of Merchandising + Operations, followed by Dean & DeLuca in 2018 as VP of Ecommerce. In 2019, Kate provided ecommerce consulting to Levain Bakery, resulting in an 80% increase in Holiday season sales, a 300% channel growth and a YOY EBITDA of 183%. Most recently, Kate was the Chief Brand Curator at Hive Brands, where they curated Hive's assortment strategy and opening product mix, partnering with 100+ socially conscious, sustainable brands. Kate also partnered with Hive's Sustainability team to create the Hive Five vetting criteria.

Kate Harper's education history includes graduating from New York University with a Master's Degree in Food Studies/Food Systems in 2014, graduating from Brown University with an A.B. in Kate'story and Political Science in 2006, attending Phillips Academy from 1998 to 2002, and attending The Chapin School from 1989 to 1998.