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Kate Watson joins Spencer Stuart’s Sports and Consumer practices in New York

September 2026
Kate Watson
Kate Watson

New York, September 22, 2026 — Spencer Stuart welcomed Kate Watson to the practice today, where she will leverage her extensive network and deep industry insight to guide clients through executive search, leadership assessment, succession planning and broader advisory engagements. As a consultant within the global Sports Practice and a member of the firm’s Consumer Practice, she brings firsthand knowledge of sports league operations, executive decision-making, strategic advisory work and stakeholder management at the board, CEO and C-suite levels.

Watson previously served as senior vice president for the NHL, leading labor and employment matters for a workforce of approximately 1,900 employees across the U.S., Canada and Europe. She also built a strong foundation in labor and employment law during her early career as an associate at leading New York law firms, including Blank Rome LLP and Locke Lord LLP (now Troutman Pepper Locke).

Ty Gold, who leads Spencer Stuart’s Sports Practice, said, “Kate’s insight into leadership, governance and organizational effectiveness will further strengthen our ability to help clients build high-performing executive teams and navigate complex challenges. Looking forward to the impact she'll make for sports organizations around the world.”

Jonathan Harper, who leads Spencer Stuart’s global Consumer Practice, adds, “Kate’s deep understanding of the sports landscape, coupled with her consultative approach and ability to build trusted relationships, will be a tremendous asset to our clients.”

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About Spencer Stuart

Privately held since 1956, Spencer Stuart is a leading global advisory firm specializing in people, team and organizational performance — spanning more than 60 offices, over 30 countries and more than 50 practice specialties. Boards and executive leaders consistently turn to Spencer Stuart for senior-level executive search, board recruitment, board effectiveness, succession planning, executive assessment and development, culture change and performance acceleration for senior leadership teams. For more information on Spencer Stuart, please visit www.spencerstuart.com.

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