Mary Kate Shea - Brand Innovators

Mary Kate Shea

Senior Director Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, John Hancock

Mary Kate Shea is the Senior Director of Sponsorship and Sports Marketing at John Hancock. In her role, Mary Kate recruits the fastest elite marathoners in the world to compete at the Boston Marathon on the John Hancock Elite Athlete Team, manages press materials and media surrounding the marathon, scripts content for @jhboston26, and assists with additional sponsorship marketing efforts year-round. Working at John Hancock for 20 years, Mary Kate is passionate about supporting a culture of wellness at the company and building value for the brand through sponsorships. She has run the past 23 consecutive Boston Marathons (and her four children have also run), enjoys travelling, skiing, hiking, biking, reading and spending time with her family and friends.