Katy is a director-level brand and design studio consultant, with nearly two decades experience specialising in development, strategy, processes and management across high level brand campaigns, communications, partnerships and product launches.As a director at the heritage luxury brand, Pringle of Scotland, Katy managed high profile industry relations, balancing both commercial goals and the vision of notable creative directors including Alistair Carr and Clare Waight Keller. Katy also oversaw briefings and communications for campaigns and collaborations with leading industry talent including Tilda Swinton, Ryan McGinley, Stella Tennant, Christopher Simmonds and Harley Weir. Thanks to her previous senior position managing the design studio under Tom Ford at Gucci, Katy has in-depth knowledge of the processes involved in launching new products and collections; from sourcing and supply through to development, planning and promotion. She is well-placed to advise on timelines, budgets and deliverables, which gives her a universal perspective and invaluable contribution to brand and business conversations at the highest level.Katy’s enduring passion for heritage and purpose-driven storytelling ensures she is a dedicated brand ambassador. She is skilled at managing, protecting and enhancing a company’s brand vision and image: communicating between design teams, business stakeholders and industry leaders.