Kate Vitasek — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Award-winning researcher, including the Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award.
Faculty member for Graduate and Executive Education at the University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business.
Founder of SC Visions, a boutique consulting firm.
Developed the Vested business model and Sourcing Business Model theory.
Author of seven books, including "Contracting in the New Economy" (2021) and "Vested Outsourcing" (2010).
Recognized by World Trade Magazine as one of the “Fabulous 50+1” most influential people impacting global commerce.

Biography

Kate Vitasek is an American author, educator, and faculty member for Graduate and Executive Education at the University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business. With 25 years of award-winning research, she focuses on highly-collaborative partnerships, the Vested outsourcing business model, sourcing business model theory, and relational contracts. Her insights aim to empower teams to build strategic, win-win relationships that foster innovation and sustainable growth.