
Kat Cole
COO & President, North America
FOCUS Brands
Atlanta, GA USA
“Follow the compelling alternative...you can always go back to make up for what you’ve chosen to forgo.”
FOCUS Brands
Atlanta, GA USA
“Follow the compelling alternative...you can always go back to make up for what you’ve chosen to forgo.”
COO & President, North America
I run a conglomerate of franchise businesses and food brands.
I am currently responsible for leading the company’s six domestic franchise brands and overseeing FOCUS Brands’ licensing division, building revenues and profits through global licensing, manufacturing, and e-commerce. Most of what I have to deliver as President is partnerships and building investment relationships. I spend a lot of time collaborating and communicating with our franchisees and helping them succeed. I also advise founders and early-stage startups.
Here's the first step for everyone
Ask yourself, "Do I have a compelling alternative?" There is no set path to success and you don't have to do the same things as everyone else. If there is something else that you would rather be doing, then go do that.
"Should I stay in school?"
Georgia State University students and alumni