Kate Symes

Kate Symes is a seasoned Senior Account Executive at Gartner since April 2023, specializing in supporting global organizations in enhancing their HR functions through research and advisory services. Previously, Kate held similar roles at Esper and Gartner, focusing on providing insights and tools to Federal Government leaders. Additionally, Kate has extensive experience in the yoga and improv sectors, serving as a Yoga Instructor at Equinox and CorePower Yoga, as well as an Improv Comedy Teacher at Washington Improv Theater. Kate's professional background also includes a Client Success Consultant role at Granicus and various positions at Thomson Reuters, with a foundational career that started as a Health Education Volunteer with the Peace Corps and a News Reporter for Ashland Daily Tidings. Educational qualifications include a J.D. from the University of Oregon and a B.A. in Journalism from Southern Oregon University.