Katherine Allen serves as a central pillar of leadership at NDFC, not only driving execution across departments but also advising on the company’s highest-level strategic decisions. With a distinguished background as a global CEO, consultant to Fortune 100 clients, and advisor to international trade organizations, Katherine brings uncommon insight, judgment, and experience to every corner of NDFC’s operations.

As Chief of Staff, she functions as both the CEO’s closest strategic ally and the executive integrator who ensures that vision, priorities, and execution stay in lockstep. Her work spans far more than coordination. She shapes initiatives, challenges assumptions, and helps engineer outcomes that align with the firm’s long-term goals.

A recipient of numerous honors including Manufacturing Ambassador of the Year and Global Business Person of the Year, Katherine is known for her clarity of thought, diplomatic skill, and ability to lead through complexity. At NDFC, she is both the force behind the scenes and a voice at the table where key decisions are made and futures are shaped.