Kathy O'Brien

Kathy O'Brien has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Kathy currently works at The Scouts as the Head of Corporate Partnerships, where they focus on creating stronger communities and inspiring positive futures for young people. Prior to this, they were the Partnerships Manager at The Scouts, where they worked on building back from the pandemic and driving growth. Kathy also has experience in the non-profit sector, having worked as the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager at The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Kathy has held various roles in the media industry, including Vice President of International Sales at Viacom International Media Networks and International Sales Director at Discovery Communications. Kathy also has experience in advertising sales and promotions, having served as the Head of Advertising Sales and Promotions at Passionato. Additionally, they have worked as a Sales Director at Prestigious Properties UK, where they managed and closed deals for property sales. Kathy's early career includes roles at Channel 4, Thames Television PLC, and Thomson Holidays.

Kathy O'Brien earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Government, Politics, and Modern History with a 2:1 classification from Brunel University London, where they attended from 1984 to 1988. Prior to that, Kathy attended Ursuline Convent in Brentwood, Essex, but no specific degree or field of study was mentioned.