Culture shaper | strategic thinker | entrepreneurial spirit

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Catherine blends board level insight with hands-on leadership across Financial Services and People Strategy. As Managing Director of Mearns & Company, she led a successful MBO and drove the firm to Platinum Investors in People status, one of the UK’s few in its sector. A Chartered Member of the CIPD, Catherine brings recognised expertise in organisational development, governance, and employee engagement, ensuring people strategy is evidence-based and aligned with business goals.  She’s known for aligning governance with culture, unlocking team potential, and launching ventures that connect purpose with performance. Whether scaling businesses or designing new experiences, Catherine delivers clarity, creativity, and a deep commitment to people.