Join Katie Johnson with Hyatt and host Barbara Brooks to discuss going from marketing Inverness and Vail Cascade to heading up global branding for Hyatt. They'll talk about branding, marketing, and her experiences as a woman over 40 in the hospitality industry. Oh, and hear how Barbara and Katie met in 2011 and where Barbara's former business partner, Guadalupe Hirt, fits in.
🎉It's a Cocktails and Conversations Friday afternoon social club—a place to engage in real discussions about small businesses, careers, and life at 40+ with a splash of laughter.
Come for the conversation 🗣️ Stay for mock|cocktails 🍸
Event Flow | 4 pm to 6 pm
👊🏽 4:00 pm | End the week with your crew, sipping cocktails and mocktails at the bar
👩🏼🦱👩🏽 👩🏻🦰4:40 pm | We move on to Conversations and Q&A with the special guest
🍺 5:20-6:00 pm | Mixing, meeting, and mingling
Stuff you should know!
- First timer? You're coming to a boutique hotel and members club in the heart of Cherry Creek.
- Come early. Grab a drink at the second-floor bar at Clayton. By 2 p.m., your name will be on the list at the front desk.
- Clayton valet parking or garage parking in Cherry Creek is available.
- Have dinner on the 6th Floor after—book in advance with the hotel.
About Katie
Katie Johnson is an award-winning marketing maven who has perfected her craft over 20 years of working in the hospitality industry, including experience at multiple properties and corporate headquarters.
As Vice President and Global Brand Leader for Hyatt’s Independent Collection brands, Katie Johnson is instrumental in growing Destination by Hyatt, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, and JdV by Hyatt. She is responsible for developing forward-thinking marketing strategies and solutions for lifestyle and independent brands to drive awareness, property revenue, and consumer loyalty. Katie oversees new property developments and transitions and leads the master brand co-op-funded marketing programs, signature experiences, and promotions. Leveraging her on-property experience and corporate marketing savviness, Katie works with marketers across the collection to build and support a world-class marketing community.
RSVP when you can. Space is limited.
