Kate Sanford
About Kate Sanford
Kate Sanford is the Vice President of Business Operations & Project Management at Seamless.AI, with extensive experience in global business operations and project management.
Current Role at Seamless.AI
Kate Sanford holds the title of Vice President Of Business Operations & Project Management at Seamless.AI. In this position, she is directly responsible for Sales Operations, IT, and the Program Management Office. Her role involves supporting strategic planning and working daily with the c-suite to optimize operations across multiple departments including Sales, Product, Development, Finance, Legal, and Data.
Previous Roles at The Knot Worldwide
Kate Sanford previously worked at The Knot Worldwide where she held several senior positions. From 2021 to 2023, she was the Sr. Director of Global Enterprise Operations. Prior to this, from 2019 to 2023, she served as the Senior Director of Global Business Operations. Her responsibilities in these roles were centered around Washington D.C. Metro Area, where she led key operational strategies.
Long-term Tenure at WeddingWire
Kate Sanford spent a significant part of her career at WeddingWire, holding a variety of positions over the years. Notably, she was the Senior Director, Global Business Operations in 2019. She also served as Director, Program Management from 2017 to 2019, Director of QA & Tech Project Management from 2016 to 2017, and in other roles including Quality Assurance Manager and Senior Software Quality Engineer. Her tenure at WeddingWire began with a summer internship in 2008.
Educational Background
Kate Sanford completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Dickinson College in 2008 where she studied Sociology, Photography, and Art History. She also attended the Holton-Arms School from 2000 to 2004 and furthered her education at Norwood. Her academic background laid a diverse foundation for her career in business operations and project management.
Professional Specialties and Achievements
Throughout her career, Kate Sanford has specialized in Merger and Acquisitions, leading four major acquisitions. She has been instrumental in building out Program Management and Operation best practices within and across departments. Notably, she created the first Project Management Office (PMO) at one of her previous companies, showcasing her expertise and leadership in project management and business operations.