Katharine Photiou
About Katharine Photiou
Katharine Photiou serves as the Managing Director for Workplace Savings at Legal & General, bringing extensive experience in financial services and workplace savings. Her career includes significant roles at Legal & General Investment Management, Barclays, and Friends Provident, where she developed expertise in proposition development and corporate strategy.
Current Role at Legal & General
Katharine Photiou serves as the Managing Director for Workplace Savings at Legal & General, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees the strategic direction and operational management of workplace savings initiatives. Her leadership focuses on enhancing the company's offerings in financial services, particularly in the pensions and wealth management sectors.
Previous Experience in Workplace Savings
Photiou has extensive experience in workplace savings, having held several key positions in the industry. Before her current role, she was the Commercial Director for Workplace Savings at Legal & General from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she worked at Barclays Personal & Corporate Banking as Head of Workplace Savings from 2012 to 2015. Her background also includes a significant tenure at Legal & General Investment Management as Head of Workplace Savings Product & Proposition from 2015 to 2021.
Educational Background and Certifications
Katharine Photiou studied at Lancaster University, where she earned a BSc in Marketing Research from 1988 to 1991. She has also pursued additional professional education, including studies at the Chartered Insurance Institute. In 2018, she achieved Agile certification as a Certified Practitioner in SAFe 4, further enhancing her expertise in project management and strategic implementation.
Expertise in Financial Services
Photiou possesses expertise in proposition development across a comprehensive range of financial services products, including pensions, wealth management, and flexible benefits. Her experience encompasses the design, creation, and execution of financial services propositions, demonstrating her capability in launching new business lines targeted at the corporate marketplace.
Thought Leadership and Communication Skills
Katharine Photiou is recognized for her strong communication and presentation skills, often engaging as a conference speaker focused on financial services and workplace savings. She actively participates in thought leadership, public relations, and marketing activities, contributing to discussions on industry regulation changes and best practices.