Executive Staff

	Ilene H. Lang President & Chief Executive Officer ilenelang@catalyst.org Ilene H. Lang is the President & Chief Executive Officer of Catalyst. She brings energy and corporate savvy to the advancement of women in the global marketplace. Read more...
	Nancy M. Carter, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, Research & Visiting Scholar, INSEAD ncarter@catalyst.org Nancy M. Carter, Ph.D., leads Catalyst in developing groundbreaking research on issues related to women’s advancement in business and the professions. Read more...
	Jan Combopiano Vice President & Chief Knowledge Officer jcombopiano@catalyst.org Jan Combopiano leads knowledge management efforts at Catalyst, leveraging resources and expertise to serve stakeholders, preserve the organization's history, and maintain the knowledge infrastructure. Read more...
	Jennifer Daniel-Davidson Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President, Finance, HR & Administration jdaniel@catalyst.org Jennifer Daniel-Davidson directs the organization’s financial, human resources, and administrative functions, providing strategic leadership on fiscal issues. Read more...
	Deborah Gillis Senior Vice President, Membership & Global Operations dgillis@catalyst.org Deborah Gillis leads the alignment and implementation of membership strategies and programs across all regions of the world where Catalyst is established. Read more...
	Katherine Giscombe, Ph.D. Vice President, Diverse Women & Inclusion Research kgiscombe@catalyst.org Katherine Giscombe, Ph.D., leads the Catalyst initiative to address the specific challenges faced by diverse women, including women of color, and directs research on this topic. Read more...
	Eleanor Tabi Haller-Jorden General Manager, Catalyst Europe AG ethaller-jorden@catalyst.org Eleanor Tabi Haller-Jorden has led Catalyst Europe since 2006, when it was established to work with corporate and academic members in Europe. Read more...
	Meryle Mahrer Kaplan, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, Advisory Services mkaplan@catalyst.org Meryle Mahrer Kaplan, Ph.D., leads Advisory Services, which provides strategic consultation and analytical support to Catalyst member companies interested in advancing women. Read more...
	Susan Nierenberg Vice President, Global Marketing & Corporate Communications snierenberg@catalyst.org Susan Nierenberg leads Global Communications, developing and directing marketing and corporate communications strategy and programs. Read more...
	Anabel Pérez, J.D. Senior Vice President, Development aperez@catalyst.org Anabel Pérez, J.D., has primary responsibility for fundraising and works on expanding the base of Catalyst's financial support. Read more...
	Emma Sabin Vice President, Advisory Services, Partnerships esabin@catalyst.org Emma Sabin manages Advisory Services partnerships with constituents who share the Catalyst vision and works with members to create business-driven diversity and inclusion initiatives. Read more...
	Deborah M. Soon Senior Vice President, Strategy & Marketing dsoon@catalyst.org Deborah M. Soon is responsible for Catalyst’s business strategy and planning, market assessment, and overall marketing operations. Read more...
	Brande Stellings, J.D. Vice President, Advisory Services, Professional Services Practice bstellings@catalyst.org Brande Stellings, J.D., leads Catalyst's efforts to advance women and promote inclusion within the legal profession and professional services firms. Read more...