Catherine Ward is an accomplished public relations strategist with extensive experience representing corporate, lifestyle, luxury hospitality, and consumer brands. Known for her ability to lead high-impact campaigns from concept to execution, Catherine specializes in strategic counsel, narrative development, media relations, and experiential programming that strengthen brand equity and drive measurable results.

As an Account Supervisor at FINN Partners, Catherine oversees strategic communications for globally recognized hospitality and travel brands, including Mandarin Oriental (45+ properties), Montage International (8+ properties), Soho House (North America), I LOVE NY, Mercedes-Maybach Ocean Club, and Evermore Orlando Resort. She leads integrated communications strategies, major hotel launch campaigns, and large-scale media events and press trips across 40+ properties, consistently securing coverage in The Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, AFAR, Robb Report, ELLE, Architectural Digest, Bloomberg, and more. Catherine also manages relationships with more than 200 national and international journalists and creators, serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives and marketing leaders across her client portfolio.

Previously, Catherine served as a Senior Account Executive at Ditto PR, where she developed media strategies for 15+ clients across financial services, technology, lifestyle, and consumer sectors. She provided media counsel for Bitstamp during its acquisition by Robinhood and directed Argo Group’s public and investor communications as a publicly traded company—overseeing earnings announcements, executive messaging, and press relations. During her tenure, Catherine executed 30+ campaigns annually, secured more than 100 top-tier media placements, and managed junior staff while supporting clients across media relations, content development, social strategy, speaking opportunities, and awards.

A Southern California native, Catherine was born and raised in Santa Monica, where she developed a deep passion for surfing and all water sports—an early influence that continues to inspire her creativity, connection to travel, and love for coastal culture.