Working for CATCH since its inception in 1999, Katie has been instrumental in leading cluster engagement, developing and managing CATCH’s suite of industry led networks and grant funded programmes. CATCH membership has grown to over 50 core client companies with 20 represented on the board of Directors.

Katie helped secure a £2.6million Innovate UK grant funded programme to develop the Humber Industrial Cluster Plan - in partnership with local public and private sector partners – a comprehensive plan for decarbonisation in the region, which demonstrated routes for the Humber cluster can achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

With a Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Bath, Katie has lived and worked in the Humber region for over 20 years.