B.A. (Hons.), M.A., MSc. (With Merit)
Skills
Katie Wheatley is a Strategy Consultant with a diverse career across multiple industries. Her scientific education and experience in specialised technical roles have given her the ability to interpret and communicate quantitative and qualitative research. Her background in client management roles has given her the capability to work with multiple key stakeholders to translate complex information into actionable insights.
Experience
Katie is highly experienced at working in partnership with clients to develop commercial growth and innovation solutions and strategies. She has worked with an array of clients, from start-ups to international brands, including McDonald’s, Nestlé and Burberry.
Before her career in consulting, Katie worked for laboratories and research agencies, specialising in consumer goods. Her experience spans the lifecycle of product development: from concept to performance and ethical compliance, post-launch analysis and consumer research.
Knowledge
Katie holds postgraduate qualifications in Curatorial Studies and a Master of Human Factors Engineering. Her technical training is in the analysis and design of products, objects and workplace systems to suit the needs, capabilities and limitations of people. This understanding of user-centred design, putting people first, is one she utilises in many aspects of her role.