Kate Hitchins

Kate Hitchins is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in marketing and business development, currently serving as Global Head of Operations - Marketing & Business Development at Bird & Bird since January 2013. Prior roles at Bird & Bird include Global Head of Practice & Sector Business Development, Head of Practice and Sector Business Development, Senior Business Development Manager, and Business Development Manager. Previously, Kate was the Account Manager/Head of Digital Marketing at Calista, specializing in B2B marketing solutions, and served as a Marketing Executive at Finers Stephens Innocent LLP, providing comprehensive marketing support. Early career experience includes positions as Marketing Co-ordinator at The Chartered Quality Institute and Marketing Assistant at BCP Software. Kate holds a Professional Diploma in Marketing from the CIM and a 2:1 degree in Geography from the University of Birmingham.