Forging a Path from BP to the Board with Board Director and Former-BP Marketing VP, Anna Catalano - Episode 17

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Forging a Path from BP to the Board with Board Director and Former-BP Marketing VP, Anna Catalano - Episode 17
Jun 26, 2025 Episode 17
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Anna Catalano’s journey from oil industry titans to a prolific board career is truly global.

Playing a vital role in BP’s rebranding early in her career was proof-enough that Anna is a special talent in business - backed up by an unparalleled ability to build genuine, lasting business relationships.

Today we explore how Anna built a career that spans the globe, developed a unique personal narrative, and prepared her move into a board career decades before it even happened…

Key takeaways from this episode:

  • Sow the seeds for career opportunities early
  • Don’t call on your network only when you need them, network authentically
  • Be aware of unconscious biases
  • Continuous learning is critical

Anna Catalano 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annacatalano/

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