Lucy McCarthy-Christofides

Lucy McCarthy-Christofides has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Lucy began their career at TONI&GUY Hairdressing as a Salon Manager, where they managed the salon's operations and a team of 20 employees. Lucy implemented initiatives to optimize working capital and reduce stock waste.

Afterward, Lucy worked as a Voluntary Services Officer for St John Cymru Wales, where they focused on driving the organization's First Aid in schools program, raising awareness and providing assistance.

Lucy then joined the UK Ministry of Defence as a Commercial Manager, providing support for the London District's operational deployment. Lucy managed relationships with strategic partners and acted as a commercial Subject Matter Expert.

Lucy then transitioned to Deloitte, where they held roles as a Senior Management Consultant in Retail Strategy and Operations and a Deloitte Relationship Manager. Lucy provided consulting services and managed client relationships in the retail industry.

At itsu, Lucy held two positions. Firstly, they worked as the Head of International Innovation, driving the company's innovation agenda. Later on, they became the Vice President of International Business Development, responsible for expanding itsu's international presence.

Most recently, Lucy joined Tails.com as the Head of Proposition & Range. Lucy'srole focused on maximizing average revenue per customer order and driving growth through proposition, range development, and trading both on and offsite.

Lucy's work experience demonstrates their expertise in various areas, including management, consulting, commercial operations, and innovation.

Lucy McCarthy-Christofides has a varied education history. In 1995, they attended Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw and completed their A Levels in Mathematics, Biology, and Welsh (1st Language) in 2002. Later, they pursued a BA (Hons) in Business Studies at Cardiff Metropolitan University, which they completed in 2010.

In terms of professional certifications, Lucy obtained a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) qualification from Scrum Alliance in 2016, focusing on digital aspects. Additionally, they partially completed the MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) program, specializing in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, and Contracts Management. Furthermore, Lucy earned a Certificate in Business Accounting from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, emphasizing Accounting and Business/Management.

Please note that there is no information provided regarding the start and end years for Lucy's MCIPS and Business Accounting education.