Catherine D.

Catherine D. is an accomplished executive assistant with extensive experience in high-level administrative support across various sectors. Currently at Ardian since 2018, Catherine serves as the executive assistant to the Global Head of Tax and Head of Fund Finance for Direct Funds, as well as the Head of Expansion and a board member of Ardian France. Prior experience includes roles at Heidrick & Struggles from 2016 to 2018, where Catherine contributed as an executive assistant and project manager for talent acquisition. From 2013 to 2016, Catherine worked at St Paul's School as the Clerk to the Governors and personal assistant to the Chairman of the Governing Body, while also serving as a personal assistant to the founder at Art UK during the same period. Catherine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art History from Oxford Brookes University.