Katy Christopher
Global Strategy and Operations Leader @EY
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WORK HISTORY
Global Strategy and Operations Leader @EY
London, GB
Serve as a strategic operational business partner and chief of staff to senior leadership, driving alignment and delivery across financial, people, and transformation programmes. Lead cross-functional initiatives, governance, communications, and executive engagement to accelerate decision-making and deliver against enterprise-wide priorities.• Lead strategic, financial, operational, and people programmes aligned with Leadership Team priorities.• Drive high-impact, cross-functional initiatives focused on programme management, data analysis, and operational excellence.• Oversee project management for key transformation programmes, ensuring timely execution and stakeholder alignment.• Operate as a collaborative problem-solver and bridge across teams to streamline decision-making and accelerate execution.• Champion the adoption and integration of AI across supported business areas.• Lead change management, internal communications, and cultural initiatives to embed strategic priorities and strengthen organisational values.• Manage enterprise-wide marketing governance, including leadership meeting rhythms, decision tracking, and cross-functional reviews.• Develop and deliver executive-level materials for board meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews, leadership forums, and employee town halls• Collaborate with HR and marketing leadership to shape talent programmes such as onboarding, learning and development, and leadership recognition.• Own budget tracking and forecasting in partnership with finance, ensuring strategic alignment and financial transparency.• Serve as Regional Lead for the EY Women’s Network, driving engagement, programming, and advocacy to advance gender equity and empower women across the organisation.
EDUCATION
Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
Master of Science, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
University of Lincoln
Master's degree, Business Management
SKILLS
ABOUT KATY CHRISTOPHER
I’ve spent the last 9+ years navigating the wonderful chaos of global FTSE100 organisations, partnering with senior execs to make things run smoother, smarter, and with a lot less challenges. Whether it’s leading cross-border projects, wrangling budgets, or untangling operational spaghetti, I’m at my best when there’s a knot to unpick and a team to rally.As a trusted partner to senior executives, I bring clarity to complexity, translating vision into action through inclusive leadership, sharp communication, and a relentless focus on solving problems that matter. I’m energised by challenges and committed to delivering impact. My passion lies in building high-performing environments and teams where people and ideas flourish and where operational excellence meets future-focused strategy.
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