Kate Harris
About Kate Harris
Kate Harris serves as the Vice President at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2012. She has extensive experience in product management and strategic development, having held various roles at notable companies including Google, MTV Networks, and Conde Nast.
Current Role at The New York Times
Kate Harris has held the position of Vice President at The New York Times since 2012. In this role, she has been instrumental in driving product excellence across the product management life cycle. Harris has authored multiple interaction models aimed at improving organizational processes and enhancing efficiencies within the company. She has also managed a team of over 40 product managers, overseeing a diverse range of experiences and interfaces, including mobile, web, multimedia, virtual reality, real estate, and advertising.
Previous Experience at Bolt Media
Before her current role, Kate Harris worked at Bolt Media as the Director of Strategic Development from 2005 to 2006. During her tenure, she focused on strategic initiatives that contributed to the company's growth and development. This experience laid the groundwork for her future roles in product management and strategic development.
Education and Expertise
Kate Harris studied at Tufts University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Constructions in Power in Political & Economic Systems. She later attended NYU Stern School of Business, obtaining an MBA with a concentration in Product Management, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in product strategy and management.
Career Development at The New York Times
Harris's career at The New York Times includes serving as Executive Director of Product from 2012 to 2021. In this capacity, she led high-profile strategic, operational, and cultural projects aimed at building scalable operations for the product function. Her efforts included partnering with major platforms such as Facebook, Google, and Apple to establish and enhance the Android business and launch Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP).
Contributions to GDPR Adoption
Kate Harris played a significant role in the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) across more than 35 experiences at The New York Times. Her involvement ensured that the organization complied with important data protection regulations, reflecting her commitment to maintaining high standards in product management and user privacy.