Kate Steven
About Kate Steven
Kate Steven is a CSM Director at LiveRamp with over 14 years of experience in sales and partnerships leadership in digital media. She has held various roles in agencies, publishers, and adtech companies, including positions at EMX Digital, Fairfax Media, and Bauer Media Australia.
Current Role at LiveRamp
Kate Steven serves as the Customer Success Manager (CSM) Director at LiveRamp, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leverages her extensive experience in sales and partnerships to enhance customer relationships and drive business outcomes. Her focus on digital media channels aligns with LiveRamp's mission to provide data connectivity solutions.
Previous Experience in Digital Media
Prior to her current role, Kate Steven held several positions in the digital media sector. She worked at EMX Digital as the Director of EMX Publisher Sales for the APAC region from 2019 to 2021. Her career also includes roles at Fairfax Media as Agency Group Director from 2011 to 2015, and at Bauer Media Australia as Group Business Director from 2015 to 2018. These positions contributed to her comprehensive understanding of the digital landscape.
Career Development in Client Services
Kate Steven's career in client services began at MPG, where she worked as a Client Service Executive from 2004 to 2006 and progressed to Client Service Manager from 2009 to 2011. She also gained experience as an Implementation Planner at Starcom from 2007 to 2009. These roles helped her develop skills in managing client relationships and delivering effective solutions.
Education and Academic Background
Kate Steven studied at Macquarie University, where she earned a Bachelor of Media and Critical and Cultural Studies (Honours) from 2000 to 2004. Her academic background provided her with a solid foundation in media studies, which has informed her approach to digital media and client services throughout her career.
Expertise in Sales and Partnerships Leadership
With over 14 years of experience in sales and partnerships leadership, Kate Steven has developed a strong expertise in balancing relationships to achieve rewarding business outcomes. Her background spans various roles in agencies, leading publishers, and adtech businesses, focusing on digital media channels.