Katy Ashwin

Katy Ashwin is a seasoned professional in market planning and GIS with extensive experience in various roles across leading organizations. Currently serving as Regional Market Planning Lead for KFC UK & Ireland since January 2020, Katy has previously held positions including Market Planning Lead and Market Planning Analyst within the same company. Prior to KFC, Katy worked at CACI Ltd as an Account Manager and at NEWGROVE as a Technical Sales Engineer, providing technical input to sales processes. Katy’s career also includes significant experience as a GIS and Logistics Consultant at MapMechanics, focusing on client consultancy, technical support, and product development. Other notable roles include GIS Consultant at The Work Foundation and GIS Research Intern at Kingston University, where Katy contributed to GIS education and research. Katy holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in GIS from Kingston University and has continued professional development through Decoded Data Academy.