Cate Luzio — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder and CEO of Luminary, a global professional education and networking platform.
Self-funded and launched Luminary in March 2018.
Served as Global Head of Multinational Corporate Banking for HSBC.
Previously Head of Multinational Corporate Banking at J.P. Morgan EMEA.
Named University of Maryland's Entrepreneur of the Year in 2021.
Holds a master’s degree in International Relations from Georgetown University.
Serves on the Board of Governors for the University of Maryland and the Board of Girls Inc. New York City.

Biography

Cate Luzio is the Founder and CEO of Luminary, a global professional education and networking platform. Launched in March 2018, Luminary aims to uplift, upskill, and propel women and allies through all phases of their professional journeys. The platform provides an ecosystem of engagement for individual and enterprise members, addressing systemic challenges faced by women and underrepresented communities across various industries.