Katie Walker
About Katie Walker
Katie Walker is a Project Manager specializing in strategy at Linklaters in London, where she has worked since 2017. With prior experience in event management and project communications, she leads global projects focused on business improvement and controlled change.
Current Role at Linklaters
Katie Walker serves as a Project Manager in the Strategy department at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she leads global projects focused on developing and implementing the firm's strategic initiatives. Her responsibilities include overseeing business and process improvement projects, ensuring that changes are delivered in a controlled manner. Walker's expertise in project management is integral to the firm's efforts in adapting to regulatory changes and enhancing organizational design.
Previous Experience at Linklaters
Before her current role, Katie Walker worked at Linklaters as an Events Manager from 2013 to 2017. During her four years in this position, she was responsible for planning and executing various events that supported the firm's business objectives. Her experience in event management provided her with a strong foundation in project coordination and stakeholder engagement, skills that she continues to apply in her current strategic role.
Experience at Effective Business Events
Katie Walker worked as an Event Manager at Effective Business Events from 2007 to 2013. Over the course of six years, she managed numerous events, enhancing her skills in project management and client relations. This experience contributed to her ability to deliver successful projects and events, which later informed her work at Linklaters.
Early Career at GE Healthcare
Katie Walker began her career as a Project Communications Assistant at GE Healthcare, where she worked for one year from 2006 to 2007. In this role, she supported project communications, gaining valuable insights into project management and organizational communication. This early experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in event management and strategic project management.
Education and Academic Background
Katie Walker studied at the University of Hertfordshire, where she earned a BA Hons in English Language & Communications with a 2:1 classification from 2003 to 2006. Prior to this, she attended St Clement Danes School from 1996 to 2003 and Chorleywood JMI from 1988 to 1996. Her educational background has equipped her with strong communication skills, which are essential in her project management roles.