Katy Hathaway
About Katy Hathaway
Katy Hathaway is a Strategic Projects Analyst at Penguin Random House with a diverse background in project management and customer service, including roles at Barclays, Deutsche Bank, and Brown Shipley.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Katy Hathaway holds the position of Strategic Projects Analyst at Penguin Random House. She joined the company in September 2018 and is involved in overseeing and managing key projects. Her role requires a combination of analytical skills and project management capabilities to ensure the successful execution of strategic initiatives aligned with the organization's objectives.
Educational Background
Katy Hathaway has a comprehensive educational background. She studied Management Studies at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, achieving a BA Honours from 2011 to 2014. She furthered her education at QA, where she completed a Foundation & Practitioner program and became P30 Qualified in 2019. Additionally, she studied at Blenheim High School, where she obtained 9 GCSEs and A-Levels. She also attended the Knowledge Academy, earning PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner qualifications.
Previous Experience in Financial Sector
Katy Hathaway has substantial experience in the financial sector. She served as a Project Support Analyst at Brown Shipley from 2017 to 2018. Prior to this, she worked at Close Brothers as a Project Support Officer, through Brickendon Consultancy, for 5 months in 2018. She also held the position of Junior PMO at Deutsche Bank for 11 months from 2015 to 2016.
Early Career and Retail Experience
Before advancing in her career, Katy Hathaway gained experience in the retail sector. She worked as a Customer Service Assistant at Sainsbury’s from 2012 to 2014. This role provided her with foundational customer service skills and experience in managing day-to-day retail operations.
Travel and Career Breaks
Katy Hathaway took several career breaks to travel and explore new cultures. She traveled solo in Australia and New Zealand for 5 months from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she took a 7-month career break to travel from 2016 to 2017. These experiences likely contributed to her personal growth and professional development.