Catherine Quinn

Catherine’s executive career over the last 25 years has crossed a number of sector boundaries, from science, technology and innovation; to higher education and professional training; to the running of national institutions.  She has held a variety of senior executive roles: at Oxford University, The Wellcome Trust, Middle Temple, and most recently in The Royal Household, where she was Private Secretary to the then Duchess of Cambridge (now Princess of Wales).

In parallel with her executive roles over the years, Catherine always maintained her interest in serving on boards and chairing committees of private companies, public sector bodies and charities.  She has served as a non-executive director on the boards of a diverse range of institutions, including The Charity Commission. The Met Office, National Physical Laboratory, Centre for Process Innovation and Royal Academy of Dance.  Her enjoyment of working at governance level led her four years ago fully to complete the shift to a portfolio career.  She takes a particular interest in corporate strategy, in particular in relation to people and the way organisations are designed and work, and she currently chairs several People and/or /Remuneration Committees.