Managing Director, BoardWalk Consulting

Kathy (Katharine Day) Bremer combines deep expertise in talent acquisition with a genuine passion for helping people find work they are meant to do. In her book Headhunter Confidential, she draws on nearly two decades as a headhunter and five successful career transitions to reveal the secrets of landing work that brings joy and meaning.

As managing director of BoardWalk Consulting, Kathy has placed hundreds of executives at iconic organizations like the CDC Foundation, The Carter Center, and Common Cause. This work is complemented by her extensive experience as both an in-house executive and external advisor. Kathy has hired, placed, and coached professionals across all sectors—from billion-dollar corporations to entrepreneurial startups. Her experience spans multiple industries and sectors, giving her unique insight into what makes a successful career transition.

Kathy’s career journey began when she flew to Tokyo on a one-way ticket, becoming editor of Canon's global publications and writing for Newsweek and Japan's NHK radio network. Returning to New York, she rose to senior executive positions at three advertising agencies, leading campaigns for Procter & Gamble that helped propel Folgers to America's #1 coffee brand. As head of fundraising and marketing for CARE, she drove 40% growth in private resources and led global branding initiatives. Later, as general manager of Porter Novelli in Atlanta, she fostered a diverse, award-winning culture while achieving ten-fold growth. Her journey culminated in executive search, where she discovered her ultimate professional calling helping others find theirs.

A seasoned speaker, Kathy has been interviewed by NPR, The New York Times, and other media. She has served on or chaired over a dozen boards of directors, including Global Impact, International Women’s Forum of Georgia, and Leadership Atlanta. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from Harvard University, where she wrote for The Harvard Crimson and played varsity squash and tennis.

Kathy grew up in Queens, NY, and now lives in Atlanta with her husband Alan. They have two grown sons, Nick and Scott, and share a passion for community service and pickleball.