Meet Kate

Kate Meissner is a seasoned advisor to CEOs navigating complex business and reputation challenges. She led corporate strategy at Axios and Politico, advised high-growth companies at Edelman, and brings M&A expertise.

Kate Meissner

Kate Meissner is a respected advisor who has crafted strategies behind complex business transactions and specializes in driving narratives with material impact.   

  • Through her time spent in business, media and communications, Kate has led and counseled influential CEOs on their personal and corporate positioning in high-stakes situations, bringing a firsthand understanding of the business implications of challenging scenarios.

  • Axios’ launch team leader, where she spearheaded the company’s innovative portfolio of offerings for corporate partners.

  • While in a leadership role at Politico, she developed and managed the business case and strategy behind the company’s international expansion and a foundational corporate restructuring.

  • Prior to Velocity, worked at Edelman, where she specialized in corporate reputation and executive positioning for high-growth clients in highly-regulated sectors.

  • Began her career in management consulting, where she focused on M&A advisory in B2G markets.