Catherine joined CDBB in July 2021 to work on communications projects for the National Digital Twin programme and the Digital Twin Hub.
She previously scoped the communications strategy to raise the public profile of research and technology organisation TWI Ltd, as well as developing its cross-company programmes for corporate image/reputation management, external engagement and corporate social responsibility. As Public Relations Manager, she led the PR and engagement campaign for the government-supported 2012-2015 site development at Granta Park, Cambridge, culminating in the opening of three new buildings by HRH The Princess Royal. She has also worked on several BEIS and EU technology transfer programmes covering the use of advanced composites for new applications, and accelerating microelectronics technologies across Europe.
Catherine has over 30 years’ experience as a marketing and communications specialist, writer and editor in the innovation sector. She was chair of the marketing and communications interest group at the UK’s Association for Innovation, Research and Technology Organisations until 2021, sits as a business adviser on STEM education committees and holds the 2016 STEM Ambassador Medal from the Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers. She has also written and published books for children.
