Catalyst Marketing Agency Appoints Michael Nelson as Head of Growth to Drive Five-Year Strategy

Catalyst Marketing Agency announced the appointment of Michael Nelson as its next Head of Growth, marking a strategic move to support the organization's ten-year growth strategy. Nelson brings over a decade of revenue operations leadership across communications, technology, startup, and nonprofit sectors, positioning him to drive the agency's expansion efforts across all six U.S. offices.

In his new role, Nelson will focus on identifying growth opportunities including client acquisition and strategic partnerships while playing a key role in shaping the agency's embedded offering. His extensive experience with growth-stage organizations is expected to strengthen Catalyst's reputation as a leader in marketing services while delivering improved outcomes for clients. Catalyst President Rion Haber emphasized Nelson's qualifications, stating his track record of building scalable revenue strategies makes him ideal for leading the agency's next growth phase.

Nelson's career has centered on developing partnerships that drive expansion, having previously worked with major brands including Microsoft, Goodwill, and Mondavi Wines as Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for an enterprise loyalty and customer retention platform. His educational background includes a B.A. from Whitman College and an MBA from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. Most recently, he led sales and account management at Engage Raise, a donor platform for public affairs professionals.

The appointment comes as Catalyst continues to address what Nelson identified as a critical pain point for growing organizations—the need for comprehensive marketing capabilities without the overhead of building large in-house teams. Nelson noted that Catalyst's ability to deliver end-to-end marketing support resonates with companies struggling to maintain seamless omnichannel messaging that modern audiences expect. This challenge is expected to become increasingly relevant as artificial intelligence transforms business operations and marketing approaches.

Catalyst Marketing Agency has established itself as a national leader in outsourced marketing services for scale-stage organizations since its founding in 2007. The company's integrated marketing solution is designed to provide the capabilities of a full-stack communications team while avoiding the significant overhead costs associated with building internal departments. Additional information about the agency's services and approach can be found at https://catalystmarketingagency.com.