Cat Parkinson

Cat Parkinson is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in global consumer and entertainment communications. Currently serving as the Global Entertainment & Consumer Communications Lead at Airbnb since October 2024, Cat's previous roles include Consumer Communications Lead at Catawiki and Senior Communications Manager for Europe at Strava. Cat's career at Airbnb spans several positions, including Senior Communications Manager for Consumer & Product on a global scale, as well as roles focused on the UK and Ireland. Prior to this, Cat worked as an Account Executive at Black Diamond Limited and held press and project management positions at Tesco. Early career experiences include box office supervision at the Whistler Film Festival Society and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. Cat holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Newcastle University and has a strong educational background from Holy Cross Sixth Form College and Canon Slade School.