Work directly for the BioPharma R&D COO to provide strategic support to Senior Team in implementing corporate initiatives and delivering operational excellence. Areas of focus include strategic planning, management reporting and information, corporate scorecard, line management, risk management, talent & development initiatives, engagement and R&D digital hub.

Established the UK-wide Network of Women within AstraZeneca and built a leadership team delivering events, mentoring opportunities, personal development and insight sessions. The network now has over 1000 members.

Management Consultant delivering strategic insights and project/programme management for clients in multiple sectors and industries. Programme managed teams in London, Switzerland and Germany to deliver to tight deadlines, including planning, managing risk, optimising use of resources and communicating effectively.Recognised as one of EY’s ’21 women of the 21st Century’; and recipient of several Values Awards for quality of outputs and as a valued mentor and career counsellor.

Right-hand person to the Chief of Staff setting up the Crossrail programme for successful delivery of a new railway by establishing governance bodies and processes, Key Performance Indicators, reporting and change control. Managed the operation of these governance vehicles adapting as required within a rapidly changing organisationFinalist for 2 company-wide Values Awards for Delivery and Simplicity, nominated as an industry Rising Star.

A voluntary weekend role, explaining about the animals to the visitors of ZSL London Zoo

Worked in partner-led teams on strategy projects in a variety of industries for corporate clients and private equity houses. Developed strategic recommendations for clients including Private Equity firms and large multi-nationals.Member of recruitment and people teams and nominated as one of FreshMinds’ ‘Ones to Watch’

Elected President of the student body at Downing College, Cambridge, during my university degree

Making breakfast on Sunday mornings for those at the night shelter (volunteer role during my university degree studies)

Assistant Brownie Guide Leader on Friday evenings, throughout many of my school years