Kate Gothreau

Kate Gothreau is an experienced professional in the textiles industry, currently serving as the VP of Product Development & Merchandising at Dorell Fabrics Trading Co since December 2021. Prior to this role, Kate held several key positions, including Director of Overseas Sourcing and Manufacturing at Minted, and a significant tenure at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. as Sourcing for Upholstery across multiple brands. Additional experience includes leadership roles at P/Kaufmann as Director of Design for Drapery & Sheers, and design positions at Weave Corporation, Himatsingka Seide / Mulberry House, and Flint River Textiles. Kate holds an M.F.A. in Textiles from Georgia State University, a Post-Baccalaureate in Textile Design from Philadelphia University, and a B.A. in African Studies from Bryn Mawr College.