Cathy Mackinnon
About Cathy Mackinnon
Cathy Mackinnon Senior Vice President Corporate Development
Cathy Mackinnon is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Advanced Energy. She brings over 23 years of comprehensive experience in industrial manufacturing to her role. At Advanced Energy, Cathy oversees strategic business growth and development initiatives, leveraging her extensive background in mergers and acquisitions as well as product management.
Cathy Mackinnon Education and Expertise
Cathy Mackinnon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and a Master's degree in business from Carnegie Mellon University. Her educational foundation in engineering coupled with advanced business studies provides her with a robust skill set in both technical and strategic domains. These credentials have equipped her to navigate and lead complex organizational initiatives in the industrial manufacturing sector.
Cathy Mackinnon Professional Background
Before joining Advanced Energy, Cathy Mackinnon had a successful tenure at AMETEK, Inc., where she led business development for the Electronic Instruments Group. Her professional journey includes significant roles in mergers and acquisitions, product management, and technical capacities at GE Oil & Gas (now Baker Hughes), Thermo Fisher Scientific, Colgate-Palmolive, and Intel. These varied roles have enriched her expertise and positioned her as a valuable asset in her current role.
Cathy Mackinnon Industrial Manufacturing Experience
With over 23 years in industrial manufacturing, Cathy Mackinnon has developed a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics. Her experience spans several high-profile organizations including GE Oil & Gas, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Colgate-Palmolive, and Intel. These roles have honed her abilities in mergers and acquisitions, product management, and business development, enabling her to drive growth and innovation effectively at Advanced Energy.