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Katharine in a few words
I’m Katharine, a Innovation & Strategy Manager with a focus on new product development. I have 8+ years of experience working across a range of industries including retail, telecoms, financial services, energy and the public sector. Typically collaborating with senior executives to define strategies and crafting approaches to rapidly test key hypotheses. I enjoy turning new ideas into tangible value propositions and leading high performing teams. Colleagues say I am skilled at creating supportive environments that facilitate individuals’ growth.
Alongside my freelance work, I divide my time between developing my stationery business and mentoring high growth startups and SMEs
My Focus areas include:
• Product Discovery & Experimentation
• Structured Problem Solving
• Innovation Strategy & Management
• Workshop Design & Facilitation
• Culture and Org Design
• Project Management
• Pitch Deck Development
Experience
- YJCOLLECTIVEBusiness StrategistApril 2023 - May 2023 (1 month)Collaborated with CEO to create a 16 page industry report, 'The Ultimate Guide to Freelance Collectives in 2023.' Explored issues related to the tech skills gap, the funding environment and the evolution of the hybrid workforce. - Link Coming Soon!
- Newton Venture ProgramNewton Scholar - NVP01April 2021 - July 2021 (3 months)The Newton Venture Programme is a highly competitive and selective investor training program mixing investors with different functions across the ecosystem (VCs, LPs, tech transfer offices, angels, and accelerators), co-organized by the London Business School and LocalGlobe VC. Newton is on a mission to train the tech investors of the future to back the companies of tomorrow . Making the venture landscape fairer, more inclusive, and more representative of the population it serves. I am grateful for being supported by a 50% scholarship by Phoenix Court Works that enabled me to take part in the programme.
- AnomalyBusiness StrategistJune 2022 - June 2022Crafted a digital growth strategy board paper which secured buy-in from the Executive Team of a Global Sports Brand. Collaborated with Client Creative Director and a small cross functional team to craft a strategy, prototype wireframes and presentation materials in 12 working days.
1 recommendation
YD
Yoann Demont recommend Katharine
31/05/2023
I have hired Katharine to work alongside me on a research piece and to produce an industry report. I was happy with her insights and how she handled the production. She is knowledgeable and reliable.
Education
- Bachelor of ArtsSchool of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London2013Bachelor of Arts (BA), Chinese