Kathryn Wylde advises Invariant clients at the intersection of business and government, drawing on decades of experience convening leaders and shaping public policy in New York. She helps clients navigate complex policy environments and engage effectively with senior decision-makers across the public and private sectors.

Focus Areas 

• Helping clients align business interests with public sector priorities.

• Making credible connections between clients and leaders in the public and private sectors.

• Providing clients with expertise across a range of urban issues, including housing, economic and workforce development, infrastructure, and political risks and opportunities.

A nationally recognized urban policy expert, Wylde spent decades at the heart of New York City's business and public life, leading the Partnership for New York City as President and Chief Executive Officer for more than two decades, where she represented the city’s global business leaders. Earlier, she led both the Partnership's housing and investment-fund affiliates. She serves on numerous public and nonprofit boards, including the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the NYC Financial Control Board, the NYC Independent Budget Office Advisory Board, the NYC Regional Economic Development Council, the Fund for Public Schools, the Manhattan Institute, and the Partnership Fund for New York City.