Kat Cole is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of Focus Brands, the parent company of iconic food and beverage brands such as Carvel Ice Cream, Cinnabon, Auntie Annes, and Jamba Juice, and has a presence in 60+ countries.

Prior to Focus Brands, Kat Cole was an Executive Vice President of Hooters, an American sports bar & grill chain with an international presence. She’s been recognised as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (YGL) and Fortune's 40 under 40 Top Young Business Leader.


IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
1. What it takes to build and run iconic brands that stand the test of time
2. How Focus Brands was actually ahead of the curve by leveraging technology to adapt to changing consumer habits
3. How Kat’s childhood experiences have shaped her leadership style


BOOKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
1. Leapfrog
2. Give and Take
3. Originals
4. It’s About Damn Time


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