Catherine Dennis Leigh
About Catherine Dennis Leigh
Catherine Dennis Leigh serves as the Director of Global Pricing Strategy & Execution at Poly, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in Theatre and Marine Biology, she has extensive experience in pricing strategy, program implementation, and cross-functional collaboration across multiple companies, including HP and Seagate Technology.
Work at Poly
Catherine Dennis Leigh has served as the Director of Global Pricing Strategy & Execution at Poly since 2018. In this role, she has been responsible for creating and implementing approximately 900 pricing and over 800 marketing programs each quarter. Her responsibilities also include facilitating weekly Global Product & Market Category calls, where she aligns product-specific strategies and reviews product-level metrics and issues. Leigh played a key role in the integration of Plantronics and Polycom into Poly, focusing on pricing and channel program management.
Current Role at HP
In addition to her role at Poly, Catherine Dennis Leigh has been the Director of Global Category Pricing Strategy & Execution at HP since 2022. In this position, she continues to leverage her extensive experience in pricing strategy and execution. Her work involves overseeing complex pricing strategies and ensuring alignment with corporate goals. Leigh's experience in managing pricing programs is instrumental in driving efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Dennis Leigh studied at Modesto Junior College, where she earned an Associate of Arts degree in Theatre. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her educational background provides a diverse foundation that supports her analytical and strategic capabilities in pricing and marketing.
Background in Sales Operations
Before her current roles, Catherine Dennis Leigh worked at Seagate Technology in various capacities from 2009 to 2017. She began as a Pricing Analyst, then progressed to Pricing Manager, and ultimately served as Sales Operations, managing a team of six managers and analysts. During her tenure, she led initiatives to reduce complexity and spending, achieving a 20% reduction in net spend and total program volume each quarter.
Previous Experience in Local Government
Catherine Dennis Leigh worked as a Recreation Supervisor for the City of Santa Cruz from 2000 to 2008. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing recreational programs and services. This experience provided her with insights into community engagement and program management, which have been beneficial in her subsequent roles in the corporate sector.