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Expert Profile

Founder | Partner | Board Member | Advisor

Katrina Paddon

Working at the intersection of strategy, governance and technology to help your business navigate its most complex challenges through aligning scarce resources with strategic opportunities, establishing strong governance, and negotiating favorable conditions that support sustainable growth.
Katrina Paddon

Areas of Expertise

  • Strategy Development and Execution: actionable, high-impact strategies that drive growth, align with organizational goals, and adapt to market dynamics.
  • Governance Frameworks: tailored governance frameworks to strengthen accountability, reduce risk and streamline decision-making across all levels of the organization.
  • Investment and Funding Strategy: support to craft pitch decks and strategic plans to attract investment and optimize funding sources for growth.
  • Proposal Development: build compelling proposals that anticipate and address client risks, setting you apart in competitive markets.
  • RFx Approach and Documentation: innovative and right-sized RFx approach design and documentation review / development that ensures compliance with organizational policies and probity.
  • Commercial Strategy and Negotiation: expert advice for businesses of all sizes to improve commercial posture, optimize contract terms and/or establishing operational approach to commercial risk management.
  • Program Assurance: robust program assurance overseeing execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, managing risks, and delivering on-time, on-budget results.
  • Board Advisory and Strategic Oversight (Technology & Program Management Focus): support to navigate program execution and technology-driven decision-making and governance.

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More About the Expert:

Katrina Paddon is an internationally experienced senior leader, widely recognized for her strong, inclusive leadership style and strategic insights. A recognized expert in strategy development, resource optimization, technology transformation and risk management, Katrina excels in navigating the unique challenges faced by companies across growth stages, from startups and SMEs to large corporations and government entities. She has influenced over $3 billion in technology expenditures through her work in strategic sourcing and program advisory, spanning industries that include IT, healthcare, finance, telecom, defense and venture capital.

As the founder of Gemini Strategy & Governance, Katrina combines her extensive experience with a hands-on, values-driven approach to deliver objective, high-impact solutions across complex, high-risk scenarios. Her advisory work is grounded in transparency and integrity, and continues to inspire innovation and excellence, positioning her as a trusted advisor for clients navigating dynamic landscapes, empowering them to enhance their competitiveness, operational resilience and sustained business success.

In addition to advisory work, Katrina is actively involved in fostering diversity in venture capital through her role as the Managing Partner of West Coast Angel Network (WeCAN) and she is also a member of the Board of Governors at Capilano University. She holds multiple credentials, including an MBA in Strategic Procurement, and certifications as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (Canada) and AI Governance Professional, underscoring her commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices.

“Each new engagement is a fresh opportunity for strategic thinking, embracing change as a catalyst for innovation and infusing each engagement with forward-thinking strategies. I love helping my clients to navigate their most complex challenges, achieve target outcomes and reduce organizational risk, and I’m proud to consistently deliver measurable ROI and lasting value.”
Katrina Paddon
Founder | Partner | Board Member | Advisor