Kat Brown

Kat Brown is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in innovation strategy and product development across various sectors. Currently serving as Senior Director of Strategy and Research at Northwestern Mutual and as Principal Innovation Strategist at Variable, Kat Brown focuses on driving business transformation and exploring emerging technologies. Previously, as a Lead Product Strategist at NAX Group, Kat Brown directed product strategies within an ESG portfolio and led a multidisciplinary team. At JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kat Brown contributed as Vice President User Experience Design Lead, developing digital product strategies and enhancing internal processes. Additionally, Kat Brown has supported entrepreneurs as a Startup Mentor at Cleantech Open Northeast, emphasizing user experience in sustainable tech solutions. Kat Brown holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial and Product Design from Savannah College of Art and Design.