Katie Wakefield

Katie Wakefield has extensive experience in the field of corporate partnerships and fundraising. Katie is currently the Head of Business Engagement at RSPB, a position they have held since January 2023. Before that, they worked as the Head of High Value Partnerships at BBC Children in Need from September 2021 to November 2022. Prior to that, they spent a significant amount of time working at Macmillan Cancer Support, where they held various roles including Head of Strategy and Planning - Corporate Partnerships and Groups from September 2014 to September 2021. Katie also worked as a Regional Corporate Strategy Project Manager and a Regional Corporate Development Manager during their time at Macmillan. Before joining Macmillan, Katie worked as a New Business Manager in the Corporate Partnerships teams of Save the Children and Cancer Research UK. Katie started their career as an Events and Campaigns Manager at St Joseph's Hospice. Overall, Katie Wakefield has a strong background in developing and managing partnerships with leading brands and organizations, with a focus on strategic and mutually beneficial relationships.

Katie Wakefield attended the University of the West of England from 1999 to 2002, where they studied Sociology. No degree name is specified.