Catherine Murphy

Engaging and proficient senior with 10 years experience in driving business growth and delivering transformation programmes on a global scale. I bring transferable skills spanning sales, project and product management, and a knack for cutting through the noise to get things done. Passionate about mentoring and leading teams, and engaging stakeholders at all levels to drive change.

A warm, dynamic, and engaging senior leader with extensive experience in business development, complex project delivery, and managing key client relationships on a global scale. I have an infectous can-do attitude, and bring energy and empathy. In my most recent role as Development Director at Leesman, I achieved the highest growth in a decade, whilst designing and delivering end to end global campaigns.

Prior to this I directed multiple award winning programmes, include the British Council's global customer journey re-design, which increased customer satisfaction by over 30%, and was voted 'Global Initiative of the Year.' I am a creative and adaptable leader, who thrives in building strong relationships and delivering impactful programmes.

Specialities include

• Programme/ project delivery
• Business development and growth strategy
• Research and analysis of data, and business intelligence
• Team development and leadership
• Excellent presenter and communicator (and frequent keynote speaker)
• Community engagement and training
• Networking and managing critical relationships and partnerships.

University of Southampton - BSc Degree. Grade 1st Class Honours, Politics and Economics (2013)

Caterham School - A Levels. Grades A*ABB, Economics, Politics, Maths, P&E. (2010)