Kate has worked in marketing and communications for 25 years, and currently works for Microsoft as executive communications director. Based in London, she has extensive experience in the technology sector - from start-ups to multinationals - supporting corporate communications; consumer marketing; brand strategy; b2b campaigns; policy engagement & Government relations; employee engagement; CSR and analyst relations. She's also advised clients from a range of sectors spanning pharmaceuticals, media, luxury goods, food & drink, extractives, education, retail and manufacturing. A specialist in global and pan-regional campaigns, she is a great believer in the benefits of creating diverse teams and fascinated by cross-cultural communications.