Catalyst, Inc.
Workplaces That Work for Women
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
National Education
National Education fosters awareness and informs decision makers of the changing role and needs of women in the workplace by promoting Catalyst’s mission of advancing women in business and the professions, Catalyst’s research, and services. National Education also includes the execution of strategic plans to expand the reach of Catalyst’s mission in the North American, European and Asian business communities.
Global Brand and Strategic Communications
The Global Brand and Strategic Communications Department creates and executes strategies to increase Catalyst’s visibility globally by developing and strengthening its brand, products, and services. The Department is responsible for editing, designing, and producing all products, publications, and collateral materials, and for building public education and awareness of Catalyst’s work through media relations, marketing opportunities, and social media campaigns as well as initiatives like the Catalyst CEO Champions For Change.
Research
The Research team conducts applied research to promote gender, racial and ethnic inclusion in workplaces around the world. This research culminates in published studies that include findings from interviews, focus groups, and surveys, as well as company best practices and recommendations for companies and firms creating equitable and inclusive workplaces for women and men. Catalyst conducts research globally and has produced reports specific to the United States, Canada, Europe, India, Australia, Japan, and Mexico.
Global Events
The Global Events department is responsible for Catalyst’s largest annual fundraiser – the Catalyst Awards Conference and Dinner. This annual event raises over 25% of overall revenue and engages over 2,000 people including some of the most powerful global CEO’s and companies. The department is responsible for all other global convening events and roundtables to share learning, celebrate success, and inspire change. The department delivers over 24 webinars annually reaching over 4,500 participants globally to share knowledge and solutions among our Catalyst Supporter community.
Consulting Services
Consulting Services is the department charged with fostering impact through a variety of services, benefits and activities. It drives engagement and impact through: Consulting Services, Vital Signs, and leadership of the CEO Summit franchise. It supports Catalyst’s relationships with donors through involvement with Relationship Managers. The team also contributes to Catalyst’s knowledge development by scaling insights from Consulting work into publications, tools, communications and events.
Global Learning Products and Programs
The global LPP team is responsible for the development and delivery of fee-for-service workshops and other programming designed to accelerate progress for women in the workplace through individual awareness building, shifting mindsets and behaviors, and commitment to action plans. Two foundational programs include MARC (Men Advocating Real Change) which engages men in championing women in the workplace and LWI (Leading With Inclusion) which helps individuals learn how to overcome bias and become more inclusive leaders. Through in-person and virtual workshops, LPP solutions reach thousands of individuals globally.
Information Center and Services
The information Center responds to public queries on the topic of advancing women and building inclusive workplaces, and it creates knowledge products that increase understanding on topics related to diversity and inclusion. The Information Center provides efficient, valuable information to Catalyst donors, the media and those who formulate public policy.
Finance and Administration
Finance and Administration maintains operational, administrative, and financial responsibility for Catalyst.
Development
Development enlists corporate, individual, governmental, and foundation contributions for general support and special research projects. The department manages relationships with sponsors headquartered in the United States, Canada, Europe, India, Australia and Japan.
Where we work
External reviews

Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
While we have made great progress, there is still plenty of work to be done. With offices in Australia, Canada, Europe, India, Japan, and the United States, Catalyst has more than 800 supporting organizations around the world, including companies, firms, business schools, and associations that collectively employ millions of women. Catalyst advocates paid family leave, affordable childcare, and flexible work in order to close gaps in leadership, opportunity and pay worldwide.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Catalyst is adapting to a globally connected world and is expanding its prime audiences through online resources such as e-learning. As we involve more individual allies of workplace inclusion, we become more able to forge real and impactful change.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our global lens and regional reach allow us to provide our community, the media, and the public with information and advice on creating workplaces that enable women and their employers to succeed.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Our latest findings suggest women are nowhere near the path to parity with men: There has been little progress made at the board level for women, and even less progress in the pipeline for women officers and directors. Our goal is to shine a spotlight on the opportunities U.S. companies are missing to achieve gender balance and show how America stands in stark contrast to other countries where intentional, bold action by businesses and governments is accelerating meaningful, sustainable change.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Catalyst, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 06/28/2023
Ms. Julie Sweet
Accenture
Cathy Engelbert
WNBA
Linda Addison
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Ian Cook
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Brian Cornell
Target Corporation
Mary B. Cranston, Esq.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Michael S. Dell
Dell Technologies
Jamie Dimon
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Josh Weinstein
Carnival Corporation & plc
Paul Knopp
KPMG
Enrique Hernandez, Jr.
McDonald's Corporation
Lorraine Hariton
Catalyst
James D. Taiclet
Lockheed Martin Corporation
James Quincey
The Coca-Cola Company
Kirt Walker
Nationwide
Feike Sijbesma
Royal DSM
Tiger Tyagarajan
Genpact
Julie Boland
EY
Michael K. Wirth
Chevron Corporation
Jenny Johnson
Franklin Resources, Inc.
Revathi Advaithi
Flex
Shellye Archambeau
Sara Armbruster
Steelcase Inc.
Sophie Bellon
Sodexo
Albert Bourla
Pfizer Inc.
Rob Davis
Merck & Co., Inc.
John Q. Doyle
Marsh McLennan
Jim Fitterling
Dow
Janet Foutty
Deloitte
Margo Georgiadis
Ancestry
Billy Gifford
Altria Group, Inc.
Mary Beth Hogan
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Michael D. Hsu
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Paul Hudson
Sanofi
Ilham Kadri
Solvay SA
Dara Khosrowshahi
Uber
Gerald Lema
Lema
Lynn Martin
NYSE Group
Jon R. Moeller
P&G
Brian Moynihan
Bank of America
Kristin Peck
Zoetis
Penny Pennington
Edward Jones
Elliott Portnoy
Dentons
Hamdi Ulukaya
Chobani
Kathy Warden
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Darryl White
BMO Financial Group
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No