Catherine Buckingham, Operational Director
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
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Catherine Buckingham is a senior association and growth leader with extensive experience in global business development, membership growth, and operational strategy. Most recently serving as Senior Director of Global Business Development at Entrepreneurs’ Organization, she led data-driven initiatives to expand and strengthen a worldwide chapter network, including launching a successful Agile Funding pilot that drove 80–200% membership growth in participating chapters and was scaled globally. Catherine has developed growth roadmaps informed by member research, redefined tiered membership models to improve retention and competitiveness, and overseen chapter launches in alignment with governance standards. Known for her collaborative leadership and client-focused approach, she has increased new member retention from 82% to 93%, led global volunteer leader groups, managed multi-million-dollar accounts, and delivered measurable results through strategic planning, team development, and operational excellence.