Katie Wood
About Katie Wood
Katie Wood is a Global Client Relationship Manager specializing in the Banks and Banks Sector, currently working in London since 2017. She has a background in international business and education, with experience in client development and marketing roles across various firms.
Work at Linklaters
Katie Wood has served as the Global Client Relationship Manager for the Banks and Banks Sector at Linklaters since 2017. In this role, she focuses on strategic account management and tailored business development to drive profitable revenue growth for the firm's priority clients. She collaborates with leaders in the banking sector to identify and develop key themes and opportunity areas, positioning the firm for market-leading work on complex issues faced by banks. Her responsibilities include managing and supporting relationships with leading banks globally and working closely with lead client relationship partners to align development opportunities with clients' business needs.
Previous Experience in Banking Sector
Before her current role at Linklaters, Katie Wood held several positions in the banking sector. She worked as a Global Client Development Advisor from 2014 to 2017, and prior to that, she was a Global Client Development Assistant from 2012 to 2014. Her earlier experience includes a role as a Business Development Assistant at Allen & Overy from 2008 to 2010. These positions provided her with a solid foundation in client development and business strategies within the banking industry.
Education and Expertise
Katie Wood has a diverse educational background. She studied International Business at Southampton Solent University, earning a BA Hons from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, she attended Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Rennes, where she studied Marketing, Communications, and HR, achieving a BA in International Business during her second year in 2003. She also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education in Primary Education from Billericay Educational Consortium, completed from 2010 to 2012. This combination of studies equips her with a broad understanding of business, marketing, and education.
Corporate Responsibility Initiatives
Katie Wood is actively involved in corporate responsibility initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to community engagement. She regularly collaborates with schools on a pro bono basis, contributing her expertise to support educational initiatives. This involvement reflects her dedication to making a positive impact beyond her professional responsibilities in the banking sector.
Background and Early Career
Katie Wood's early career began with a role as a Marketing Assistant at Hextalls LLP from 2006 to 2007. She also attended Sir John Colfox School from 1994 to 2001, where she completed her secondary education. These early experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent career in business development and client relationship management within the banking sector.