Founder, Owner, Chief Marketing Officer, KINNEY + KINSELLA

Katie Kinsella brings over 20 years of experience in marketing communications, media strategy, and public relations. Since creating KINNEY + KINSELLA, Katie has created successful branding, media, public relations, and social media campaigns for clients.

Prior to founding the firm in 2001, Katie held several influential positions in the watch and jewelry industry. In 1996, she started her career in this industry at the prestigious watch company Franck Muller. In 1999, she joined the leading American luxury jewelry company David Yurman as the Director of Marketing. While at David Yurman, Katie directed all the marketing initiatives for the company, including the launch of the David Yurman Thoroughbred Timepiece Collection, the opening of the first David Yurman Retail Store, and the creation of the David Yurman Humanitarian Award.

Katie then joined the powerhouse fashion trade publication Women’s Wear Daily as the Fine Jewelry & Watch Director. The first ever to hold that position at WWD, Katie forged new frontiers for the 90-year-old publication. Developing and implementing creative and new marketing ideas, she formed new partnerships for WWD with over 30 clients in just one year. She managed such projects as the Oscar and Emmy sponsorships, customized fine jewelry and watch advertorials, and creative advertising strategies and promotions for the 7th on 6th Fashion Week.

Though Katie is known for her work in the fine jewelry and watch industry, she began her career in fashion, working at Hugo Boss and Kenneth Cole Productions.

Throughout her career, Katie has worked with many charities, developing fundraising campaigns, as well as building partnerships among causes, celebrities, and brands to increase the visibility of all three.

Katie joined the CMMB Board of Directors in 2023.