Kimberley Cole
About Kimberley Cole
Kimberley Cole serves as the Senior Vice President for Europe at Yoast, a position she has held since 2023. With a diverse background in sales and marketing across various global companies, she has received multiple accolades, including being a finalist in the 'Telstra Asia Business Women of the Year Awards' in 2016.
Current Role at Yoast
Kimberley Cole serves as the Senior Vice President for Europe at Yoast, a position she has held since 2023. Based in the Netherlands, she is responsible for overseeing the company's operations and strategic initiatives in the European market. Her role involves leading teams, driving business growth, and enhancing customer engagement across the region.
Previous Experience at AustCham Hong Kong
Before joining Yoast, Kimberley Cole worked as the Director at AustCham Hong Kong from 2021 to 2023. In this role, she contributed to the promotion of business interests between Australia and Hong Kong, fostering connections and providing support to members of the chamber.
Career at Thomson Reuters
Kimberley Cole had a significant tenure at Thomson Reuters, where she held multiple roles from 2006 to 2019. She began as Head of Marketing Asia, later becoming Global Head of Marketing Operations and then Head of Solution Sales & Business Development for Financial & Risk in Asia. Her experience at Thomson Reuters spanned various aspects of marketing and business development in both London and Hong Kong.
Education and Professional Development
Kimberley Cole holds a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University, which she completed between 1984 and 1989. Additionally, she studied for a Graduate Diploma in Marketing at CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing from 1997 to 1998. In 2019, she completed the International Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors, enhancing her governance skills.
Community Engagement and Initiatives
Kimberley Cole is actively involved in various initiatives aimed at supporting women in professional environments. She created the 'Women in Finance Asia' network and co-founded 'Trust Forum Asia' in 2015, which addresses issues of slavery. She also hosts 'Risky Women Radio,' a podcast series focusing on women in risk and compliance, and serves as an Ambassador for Women on Boards since 2019.