Kathryn Bowen

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Building brands that inspire. Strategies that deliver.

About

Building brands that inspire. Strategies that deliver.

I’m Kathryn Bowen, a senior marketing leader with 12+ years of experience building brands, scaling programs, and driving measurable growth across enterprise, startup, and agency environments. I excel at turning strategy into action, shaping product positioning, and delivering cross-channel campaigns that resonate with customers and colleagues alike.

I’ve led teams at Salesforce, Sapta, and other fast-paced environments, launched high-impact initiatives like a well-being campaign with millions of views, and consistently boosted organic traffic, engagement, and conversions. I’m passionate about storytelling, data-driven decision making, and building inclusive cultures that empower people to do their best work.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 7 roles

Founder & Content Creator · Chasing WinelandsApr 2026 – Present · 8 mos

Built a personal wine media brand creating educational content across Substack and Instagram, making South African wine more accessible through storytelling, history, and travel. Research, interview, and write feature articles profiling emerging winemakers and innovative wine farms, translating complex wine topics into engaging, approachable content. Produce end-to-end digital content including strategy, writing, photography, videography, editing, and social media management while documenting the journey of relocating from Toronto to Cape Town to study wine.

Digital Marketing & Growth Consultant · German WordPress AgencyMar 2025 – Oct 2025 · 8 mos

Led enterprise repositioning, shifting messaging from SMB to enterprise decision-maker audiences. Built integrated messaging and content system across website, sales enablement, and digital channels, including SEO and Google Ads messaging optimization to support acquisition performance. Drove 318.8% increase in conversion rate, 641% increase in MQLs, and 125% increase in SQLs within six months, alongside 20+ position SEO ranking gains. Partnered with sales and account management teams to develop customer co-marketing and storytelling programs across content, events, and social channels

Head of Marketing · SaptaNov 2023 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

Owned product positioning and messaging for an AI-powered Silicon Valley B2B SaaS startup, elevating thought leadership in a adaptive strategy and capital allocation. Led website re-launch and SEO strategy, increasing organic traffic by 600% in six months. Scaled organic LinkedIn presence, doubling followers in four months and increasing engagement from target decision-makers.

Marketing Director, Corporate Communications · SalesforceAug 2019 – May 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Senior Marketing Manager · SalesforceFeb 2018 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos
Marketing Manager · SalesforceAug 2015 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Senior Marketing Specialist · SalesforceMay 2014 – Jul 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos

Education

Digital Marketing · Brainstation2017 – 2026
Project Management Professional (PMP) · Project Management Institute2010 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Honours · University of Toronto2010 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Digital Marketing, Brainstation2017 – 2026
Project Management Professional (PMP)2010 – 2026

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