Cath Whitaker

Cath Whitaker has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Cath began their career as a Scientific Officer at Beechams Pharmaceuticals in 1986. Cath then worked as a Sales Engineer at SGE, where they were responsible for selling HPLC and GC hardware and consumables. In 1989, they joined Fisons Instruments as a Regional Sales Manager, managing distributors for chromatography data systems. Cath later became the European Sales Manager, overseeing the subsidiary and distributor network for magnetic sector and quadrupole mass spectrometers.

In 1994, Cath joined Shandon Scientific as the Distribution Sales Manager for Western and Eastern Europe, managing a network of distributors for various instrumentation and lab product companies. Cath generated significant revenue for the company during their tenure.

In 1998, Cath transitioned into a role as Director of Team Services, an independent management consultancy specializing in technology-based products/services. Their work involved market research for technology transfer departments, spin-outs, and investors.

In 2018, Cath joined the Midlands ICURE Programme as the Programme Manager. This role involved managing the program and its various initiatives.

In the same year, they also took on the role of Director of Business Development at Verdel Instruments, a University of Warwick spin-out company.

Most recently, Cath served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Surrey from 2022 to 2023.

Overall, Cath Whitaker has a rich and varied work experience, combining sales, management, consultancy, and entrepreneurial roles in the technology and scientific sectors.

Cath Whitaker obtained a BSc Hons degree in Chemistry/Pharmacology from The University of Sheffield, from 1983 to 1986. Later, from 1993 to 1996, they pursued an MBA degree at the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School.