KATE
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF:
I’m in charge of our new business development – in particular this focuses on tenders and bid responses, as well as spanning marketing activity in general, which can be varied.
I’m Kate I’m from the Cotswolds originally, I lived in London and Paris, where I married my husband and where we had our children.
My skills are pretty varied – originally a marketeer, I worked for 12 years in healthcare marketing, I went on to become a lecturer at one of the Grandes Ecoles in Paris, before joining ECR to manage projects with the Mairie de Paris and SNCF national rail network in 2014. I moved back to the UK in 2015.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS:
Effective/ Focused/ Diligent
YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT AT WORK:
The moment we are notified of every new contract award really. It is always a wonderful feeling after all the huge efforts that go into getting to that point. That never diminishes.
WHY DO YOU LIKE WORKING AT ECR:
We have a truly excellent product that I believe in 100%. I am also confident in our ability to fill any gaps and continue getting better and better.
HIDDEN TALENT
I love to play the piano and I like to cook and bake. I used to make wedding cakes. Finding time is another matter though!
HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR WEEKENDS
On a Saturday I am usually on the hockey pitch by 8.30am with my daughter. She is the player mind you! Saturday evenings are family pizza nights and we cook outside. Sunday mornings are a lot slower thankfully.
FAVOURITE BAND
Impossible to say really, certainly nothing from the 2000’s. Maybe Blondie.
FAVOURITE SONG
Anything I can sing along with!
FAVOURITE FILM
There are way too many to choose just the one and it depends on my mood!
FAVOURITE BOOK
I have just finished The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, which I really enjoyed. I read a lot – no way I could pick an overall winner!
FAVOURITE HOLIDAY
I would have to say Paris – it’s just such a beautiful city. I lived there for many years so it’s a very special place to me.
“Kate has been absolutely vital in ECR’s growth over the years.
Kate can be credited with ECR being awarded so many of our prestigious clients. Her knowledge, belief in our project is second to none and the fact that she is always willing to share her knowledge with colleagues is invaluable”