Emily Katherine Highton
About Emily Katherine Highton
Emily Katherine Highton is an experienced Events and Development Manager currently employed at Diamond Light Source since 2019. She has held various roles in event management and communications across several organizations, including The Sunday Times Fast Track and Hamad Medical Corporation.
Current Role at Diamond Light Source
Emily Katherine Highton serves as the Events and Development Manager at Diamond Light Source, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for planning and executing various events that promote the organization’s mission and initiatives. Her work involves collaboration with different departments to ensure successful event delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Prior to her current role, Emily worked as the Senior Events Manager at The Sunday Times Fast Track from 2016 to 2023. In this capacity, she managed high-profile events aimed at recognizing fast-growing companies. Her earlier experience includes serving as Events Manager at Obn (uk) Ltd from 2013 to 2016, where she coordinated various corporate events, enhancing her expertise in the field.
Background in Communications
Emily has a background in communications, having worked as a Communications Office Administrator at Hamad Medical Corporation from 2011 to 2012. She also held the position of Communications Assistant at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre NHS Trust for three months in 2011. These roles contributed to her understanding of effective communication strategies within healthcare and corporate environments.
Educational Qualifications
Emily studied at Keele University from 2008 to 2011, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Communications. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in communication skills and critical thinking, which she applies in her professional roles. Additionally, she attended Cokethorpe School from 2000 to 2008, completing her secondary education.
Early Career Experience
Emily began her career as an Office Assistant and Clerk at Clinicenta in 2008. She later transitioned to Hamad Medical Corporation, where she worked as a Project Coordinator for the HMC and SickKids Partnership Project from 2012 to 2013. These early roles helped her develop organizational and administrative skills that have been beneficial throughout her career.