Catherine Ward
About Catherine Ward
Catherine Ward is a Product Strategy Manager at Glanbia Nutritionals, with a strong background in microbiology and extensive experience in quality assurance. She has lived and studied in multiple countries, enhancing her ability to manage global product strategies.
Work at Glanbia
Catherine Ward currently holds the position of Product Strategy Manager at Glanbia Nutritionals, a role she has occupied since 2020 in Carlsbad, California. Her responsibilities include contributing to the strategic planning and execution of product initiatives within the nutritionals sector. Prior to this, she served as Quality Assurance Team Lead from 2018 to 2020, where she oversaw quality assurance processes. Catherine began her career at Glanbia as a Quality Assurance Associate in both the Graduate Programme and in Glanbia Consumer Foods, gaining valuable experience in quality assurance and product development.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Ward has a strong academic background in microbiology. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology with First Class Honours from University College Dublin, studying from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she studied Microbiology at the University of California, Berkeley for 11 months in 2015. Her education also includes foundational studies at The American School of Warsaw, Hong Kong International School, and Holy Child Secondary School, Killiney. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in product strategy and development.
Background
Catherine Ward has lived and studied in multiple countries, including the UK, Poland, Hong Kong, Ireland, and the USA. This international experience has enhanced her ability to manage global product strategies effectively. Her early education included elementary and middle school studies in Poland and Hong Kong, followed by secondary education in Ireland. This multicultural background contributes to her understanding of diverse markets and consumer needs.
Achievements in Quality Assurance
Catherine Ward possesses extensive experience in quality assurance, having progressed from a Quality Assurance Associate to a Team Lead at Glanbia Nutritionals. Her tenure in quality assurance spanned from 2016 to 2020, during which she developed a comprehensive understanding of quality processes in the nutritionals sector. This experience laid the groundwork for her transition to product strategy management, where she applies her quality assurance insights to product development.