Katherine Melchior Ray
Global Marketer, Consultant, and Writer in Portland, Oregon
Katherine Melchior Ray specializes in international business, global marketing and organizational development in apparel, retail, and hospitality. Fluent in Japanese and French, Katherine has held senior executives positions at Nike, Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger and Hyatt Hotels in the US, Japan and France. As a consultant, she helps companies succeed in the global marketplace and in organizational development. She recognizes global education increases empathy, inclusivity, and productivity. Katherineis a contributing spokesperson in the media regarding international trade issues between the US and Asia and has lectured on international business, leadership and culture at Stanford, Wharton, Brown and Portland State.