Kate Haywood

Kate Haywood is a highly experienced finance professional currently serving as a Commercial Finance Manager for Buying & Merchandising at River Island since May 2023. Prior to this role, Kate held the position of Commercial Finance Manager at Boohoo Group PLC from May 2021 to May 2023. A diverse background in finance includes roles at Arcadia Group Ltd, where Kate served as Buying and Merchandising Finance Manager, Central Costs Finance Manager, and Finance Analyst from September 2015 to May 2021. Earlier experiences include a brief position as a Customer Assistant at John Lewis in 2014 and a similar role at Waitrose from September 2010 to September 2012. Kate holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Leeds and is a member of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, completing education from 2016 to 2019.