Kate Clarke

Kate Clarke has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Kate currently holds the position of Head of Global Brand at Pret A Manger since January 2023. Before that, they worked as the Head of Marketing (Interim) for the same company from June 2022 to December 2022.

Prior to their role at Pret A Manger, Kate served as the Head of Marketing at itsu, leading a high-performing marketing communications and customer services team from May 2021 to June 2022. Kate also worked as a Restaurant Marketing Consultant at Deliveroo from January 2021 to April 2021.

Earlier in their career, Kate gained valuable experience at Sky, where they were involved in corporate communications and handled communications for Sky Ocean Ventures from March 2019 to May 2019. Kate also held various roles at Costa Coffee, including Senior Global Campaign Manager, Senior Group PR Manager, PR Manager UK & Ireland, and International Digital Marketing & PR Manager from 2013 to 2019, contributing to the company's global brand strategies, campaigns, and communications initiatives.

Before joining Costa Coffee, Kate worked as a Marketing & Communications Manager at Badminton England from January 2011 to August 2013, where they focused on effective marketing campaigns for major events and ticketing strategies. Kate also worked as a Team GB Press Officer at the British Olympic Association from June 2012 to August 2012.

Kate started their career at Hearst Magazines as a Shows & Commercial Manager from July 2009 to March 2011, managing events, marketing materials, and sponsorship opportunities for Country Living Magazine. Kate then worked as a Media Manager at Havas Media UK from August 2006 to December 2008, handling account management and planning for various national and international clients.

Kate's early experience includes a temporary position as a PR Assistant in Corporate Affairs at an NHS Trust from October 2005 to February 2006.

Kate Clarke attended Redborne Upper School from 1996 to 2001, during which they did not obtain a degree or specialize in any field of study. Kate later enrolled at Northumbria University from 2001 to 2005, where they obtained a BA (Hons) in Marketing Management, specializing in Business. Additionally, Kate Clarke has a certification from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA), although the specific details are unknown.