Cate O Kane

A partnership consultancy that helps multi-sectoral partnerships thrive. &co. provides a safe space for partnerships to identify and hone the skills and the expertise that will ensure success. Founder Cate O'Kane has more than 25 years of experience with private sector companies, non-governmental organizations and government entities and has developed partnerships that create impact, both financially and socially. For many years it has seemed that organizations had to go it alone to remain competitive and achieve success. To be the best meant leaving others behind. Thankfully today more organizations understand that by sharing their goals, developing unified strategies, and working in partnerships, they can flourish to even greater effect. And yet, it is difficult to create and develop partnerships that unite visions and allow all to thrive. Different organizations, different sectors, different personalities - it takes time and practice to ensure that it works in a way that really creates success. Whether you need help understanding how to bring a partnership together or help in taking an existing partnership to the next level, &co. has the skills and expertise to catalyze your partnership impact. Recent and current clients include: - ACTIONAID USA – development of corporate engagement strategy, guidelines and processes. - UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY/NATHAN ASSOCIATES – analysis and recommendations towards new partnership & policy opportunities for Women's Health and Equity. - PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL - development and implementation of their new Corporate Partnerships Strategy to support diversification and innovation. - GLOBAL BOOK ALLIANCE/USAID – ongoing strategic work, development and implementation of a Partnerships Strategy for the Alliance - PYXERA GLOBAL – current engagement in 2022 Digital Empowers Campaign with TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES. - COLLABORATE UP/USAID – strategy advisor and consultant in support of End 2 End Data Collaboration.