Kahla Cooper is a senior marketing leader with more than two decades of experience building, executing, and scaling integrated marketing and communications platforms within financial services and professional services organizations. Cooper excels with her strategic vision and hands-on execution. She is known as a true “doer” who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and partners closely with senior leadership to drive measurable business results.

Cooper joined FOCUS in 2021 as Director of Marketing where she leads firm-wide marketing strategy and execution across multiple industry verticals. She collaborates directly with senior bankers and practice leaders to develop customized annual marketing and business development plans; balancing firm-wide brand priorities with the unique needs, goals, and personalities of individual teams.

Cooper oversees and executes campaigns across the full marketing spectrum, including content development, digital and performance marketing, social media and paid advertising. Her work consistently elevates brand visibility while supporting bankers’ origination and relationship-building efforts.

As a trusted steward of brand and reputation, Cooper plays a central role in shaping firm positioning and expanding awareness in new markets. She leads PR and communications efforts, including deal announcements, media outreach, thought leadership placement, and securing speaking opportunities for senior bankers across industry stages and publications. 

Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Cooper holds a BS from The University of Texas at Austin.