Katherine Southwell

Katherine Southwell is an experienced Executive Assistant currently serving the Vice President of Human Resources at Ingredion Incorporated since January 2017. Prior to this role, Katherine worked as a Senior Administrative Assistant at Mercer from October 1997 to November 2015. Katherine is well-organized and detail-oriented, known for building strong relationships and effectively managing multiple projects under pressure. Expertise includes heavy calendar management, arranging extensive domestic and international travel, processing expense reports, and handling confidential matters. Katherine possesses exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills, along with a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality and supporting executives. Education includes a Travel Agent Certificate from City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College and a high school diploma from Foreman High School.