Katherine Forward
About Katherine Forward
Katherine Forward is the Chief Product Owner for Inclusion, Diversity, and Wellbeing at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various roles at Banco Santander and Nationwide Building Society, and possesses strong skills in stakeholder management and communication.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Katherine Forward serves as the Chief Product Owner for Inclusion, Diversity, and Wellbeing at Nationwide Building Society. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's focus on fostering an inclusive workplace culture. In her role, she leads initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and promoting wellbeing among employees.
Previous Experience at Nationwide Building Society
Prior to her current role, Katherine Forward worked at Nationwide Building Society in various capacities. She served as HR Delivery Lead from 2018 to 2020 and as Senior HR Business Partner from 2016 to 2018. Her tenure at Nationwide Building Society has spanned multiple years, allowing her to develop a deep understanding of the organization's HR needs.
Experience at Banco Santander
Katherine Forward has also worked at Banco Santander, where she held the position of Senior HR Manager from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as an HR Business Partner for Retail Distribution from 2012 to 2014. Her roles at Banco Santander involved managing HR functions and supporting business objectives.
Educational Background
Katherine Forward studied at the University of Wales, Cardiff, where she earned a BSc in Psychology with a 2.1 classification from 1999 to 2002. She also attended Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University, where she achieved a Bachelor of Science degree during the same period. Her educational background in psychology supports her work in HR and people management.
Career Progression and Skills
Katherine Forward has extensive experience in HR, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including Everything Everywhere Ltd and Orange Personal Communications Services Limited. She has demonstrated strong stakeholder management skills and has led large-scale change initiatives. Her communication and interpersonal skills enable her to build effective working relationships across all levels of an organization.