An accomplished experienced senior leader and Group Director with a track record of initiating and managing change by turning ideas into viable solutions; a passionate advocate for education who communicates with strategic intent and a solid grasp of context. Cat is a confident public speaker and excellent networker adept at creating lasting connections with stakeholders and industry partners which support strategic planning and commercial decision making.

Cat is an experienced curriculum and quality professional who has a track record of accomplishments in a wide range of academic and pastoral roles several secondary schools. She moved into Further Education to lead the Creative Industries Faculty to sustained, above NA results (91% achievement rate in 2023).

In a seconded role as Group Director of Quality and Consistency, she contributed to a successful Ofsted inspection (GOOD overall and OUTSTANDING for High Needs and STRONG contribution to skills needs) and was instrumental in delivering a new organisation-wide review into Quality Improvement.

As Group Director for Strategy and Innovation, she is responsible for the development of innovative curriculum design solutions, consulting with key stakeholders to identify and understand local and national skills needs and identification and development of strategically significant growth opportunities.