Harris joins Global Location Strategies as Marketing Manager
September 21, 2020
Global Location Strategies (GLS) Founding Principal Didi Caldwell announced that Katie Harris has been hired as Marketing Manager. In this role, Harris will apply her creativity and broad experience in economic development marketing to manage innovative marketing campaigns, coordinate sales initiatives, and serve as the liaison between the digital community and GLS.
Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Global Location Strategies (GLS) is one of the world’s leading site selection firms specializing in the data and methodology that enables corporations to optimize their location strategy.
“Katie’s prior experience in economic development equips her with a strong command of our specialized subject matter,” says Caldwell. “As a result, she steps into her role at GLS with an ability to lead our marketing initiatives with confidence and creativity, precisely the way we approach all other aspects of our business.”
Prior to joining GLS, Harris was the Marketing Director at Greer (S.C.) Development Corporation where she developed and implemented innovative marketing tactics and served as the liaison between GDC’s community partners and the city’s downtown merchants. Prior to that she served three years on the marketing team for JAXUSA Partnership, the seven-county economic development arm of the JAX Chamber in Northeast Florida.
Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Harris holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University in public relations and graphic design with a minor in business.
For more information about GLS, visit www.globallocationstrategies.com or follow us on Twitter @glsconsults and on LinkedIn @Global Location Strategies.
About Global Location Strategies
Established in 1974, Global Location Strategies (GLS) is one of the world’s most experienced and reputable site selection firms specializing in intensive manufacturing and industrial facilities. With services that span the globe, GLS has conducted site searches in more than 50 countries for companies with particular concentration in pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, chemical/petrochemicals, metals/polymers/composites, paper, and automotive. The company offers a full suite of site selection services, including location strategy, site selection, due diligence, and incentives negotiation. Economic development services include site readiness studies, industrial site identification, and workforce analysis. GLS is headquartered in Greenville, S.C. For more information, visit www.GlobalLocationStrategies.com.
