Cathy Dearson

Cathy Dearson has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Cathy began their career as a Financial Adviser at City Financial Partners in 1999. Cathy then joined Ceridian in 2000, starting as a Trainee Consultant and eventually becoming a Consultant. In this role, they managed HR issues in the IT department and coordinated the Graduate Development Programme. Cathy also worked on various projects, including the rollout of an e-HR and self-service system and the creation of an Employee Consultation Forum. Cathy then moved to Swiss Re in 2005 as an HR Business Partner, providing HR expertise and support to the Finance, IT, and Internal Audit functions. At Novo Nordisk A/S, they served as an Employee Relations Manager on an interim basis, focusing on managing internal teams and partnering with an outsourced ER provider. Cathy updated company policies to ensure legal compliance. During a career break from 2010 to 2011, they undertook voluntary roles and managed social media channels for their choir. In 2017, they volunteered as a Talent and OD Volunteer at the British Heart Foundation, supporting organization-wide change projects. Currently, Cathy is the Head of People and Learning at Inviqa, where they lead a team and has achieved improvements in employee engagement, reduced attrition rates, and performance management. Cathy aims to enhance operational efficiency and inclusivity by implementing scalable processes and efficient systems.

Cathy Dearson completed their education at the University of Liverpool from 1995 to 1998, where they obtained a 2.1 BA Joint Hons degree in English and German. Prior to attending university, they likely attended Nottingham Girls High School, although specific dates and degrees earned during that time are not provided. Additionally, Cathy has a certification called "Level 7 Qualified" from the CIPD, although the exact date of obtaining this certification is not specified.