Heather Kernahan
About Heather Kernahan
Heather Kernahan serves as the CEO of Hotwire and has extensive experience in strategic business planning and global marketing. She has held various leadership roles in technology and public relations, authored a book, and has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Women by the San Francisco Business Times.
Work at Hotwire
Heather Kernahan served as CEO of Hotwire for North America from 2019 to 2021. She played a pivotal role in leading the company during her tenure. Prior to this position, she was the President of Hotwire for North America and Australia from 2016 to 2019. During her time at Hotwire, she contributed to the company's strategic direction and growth.
Education and Expertise
Heather Kernahan holds an MBA from Dominican University of California, where she studied from 2006 to 2013. She also earned a Diploma in Public Relations from Nova Scotia Community College and a BA in International Development Studies from Saint Mary's University, completed between 1992 and 1997. Her expertise includes global marketing, PR strategy, content marketing, and social strategies.
Background
Heather Kernahan has extensive experience in strategic business planning and P&L leadership within high-growth companies. She has worked with major technology firms such as Adobe, Facebook, and Pinterest. Her career has been focused on technology, where she has developed integrated brand communications and played a significant role in Enphase's successful IPO and expansion into Europe.
Achievements
Heather Kernahan authored the book 'Unstuckable: Never be stuck in business again with tools from tech innovators' and developed the UNSTUCK model for overcoming business challenges. She has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Women by the San Francisco Business Times in 2020. Additionally, she has been featured in various publications, including Fast Company and Fortune.
Current Roles and Contributions
Since 2021, Heather Kernahan has been a member of the Board of Trustees at the Institute for Public Relations and a supporter at Hue. She also serves as a Global Advisor for Invest Nova Scotia and is a Board Member at the International Communications Consultancy Organisation. In 2022, she became a Limited Partner at How Women Invest, reflecting her commitment to supporting women business leaders.