Lauri Accardi
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About
Lauri Accardi is a dynamic professional with more than 25 years of experience in the technology industry, specializing in program management, Agile transformation, and leadership development. As the Founder and Chief Vision Officer of CataPoint Consulting, LLC, Lauri has built a reputation for helping organizations navigate complex challenges by fostering operational excellence, accelerating project velocity, and driving transformational change. Through her leadership, countless professionals have achieved personal and organizational success. In her previous role as Director of Program Management at Comcast, Lauri led critical initiatives within the Experience Design global organization. Her expertise and strategic leadership aligned key projects with Comcast’s broader goals, transforming initiatives and creating significant business value. Her innovative and transparent approach continues to inspire teams to think beyond the ordinary and reach new heights. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lauri is committed to lifelong learning. She is currently pursuing an MBA and a Master’s in Strategic Management and Executive Leadership at Penn State World Campus, where she was recognized for her leadership with the Overall Student Leadership Award. Her academic accolades include induction into the prestigious Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity and Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honors Society. Lauri’s passion for leadership extends to her involvement in academia and nonprofit work. As Secretary for the Penn State World Campus Student Government Association and President of the Board of Directors for The Children’s House of Bucks County, she has continually demonstrated her ability to guide organizations through significant challenges, fostering community resilience and long-term success. Lauri’s engaging and inclusive leadership style, combined with her extensive experience in program management and Agile transformation, make her a sought-after speaker. She has delivered impactful talks at PMI Chapter events and symposiums, leaving audiences inspired to innovate, lead with purpose, and achieve excellence in today’s fast-paced world.
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Career history
- 2023-05-11 - present - CataPoint Consulting, LLC (Chief Vision Officer & Founder)
- 1997-05-12 - 1998-08-28 - The Salty Dog (Store Manager)
- 2003-05-12 - 2002-05-10 - The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Studio Manager | Summer College Intern)
- 2003-09-01 - 2004-03-31 - Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) (Assistant Resource Manager)
- 2003-09-01 - 2004-10-01 - Studio 9 Photography (Studio Manager)
- 2004-10-04 - 2008-02-22 - Urban Outfitters, Inc (URBN) (Studio Manager & Photography Art Director (Urban Direct) | Producer (Free People))
- 2008-02-22 - 2010-07-31 - CrossFit San Elijo (Founder / Coack)
- 2013-01-07 - 2014-09-26 - Klip Collective / D'Amico Studios Inc (Account Manager / Senior Producer)
- 2015-06-01 - 2017-03-31 - Digitas Health (Producer, Project Management)
- 2017-03-31 - 2023-12-15 - Comcast NBCUniversal (Director, Program Management)