Kathy Beresford

Kathy Beresford is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in new product development and management across various industries, including automotive and education. Currently serving as the New Product Development Manager at Ribble Cycles, Kathy leads a multi-functional team in bringing innovative products to market. Previous roles at The Autins Group included Group Research, Development and Programme Manager, where Kathy oversaw new product introduction processes and achieved ISO 9001 certification. Kathy has also held significant positions at Surrey County Council, focusing on education commissioning and performance analysis. An educational background that includes a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Surrey and a Postgraduate Award in Innovative Business Leadership from the University of Warwick underscores Kathy's expertise and strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of product development.