Catharine Fox Walby

Catharine Fox Walby has extensive experience in arts management and corporate operations. Currently serving as the Development and Special Events Director at Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and as the Founder of Assai Arts Management since January 2020, Catharine focuses on promoting access to classical and contemporary music. Previous roles include Head of SAP Alliances North America at Wipro, where strategy and operations for strategic alliances were managed, and Global Account Director at Vendavo, Inc., where customer lifecycle management was emphasized. Earlier experience includes serving as a Solution Engineer/Project Manager at SAP America and as District Sales and Service Manager for the Lexus Division at Toyota Motor Sales. Catharine holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Michigan State University and a Music Performance degree from Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts.