Kate Smith
About Kate Smith
Kate Smith is a Strategic Growth Manager at Quadrature, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in managing strategic growth initiatives in tech-driven environments and has held various roles in companies such as Travelex and Deliveroo.
Current Role at Quadrature
Kate Smith serves as the Strategic Growth Manager at Quadrature, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on managing strategic growth initiatives within tech-driven environments. Her work involves the analysis of large volumes of structured and unstructured data to enhance trading strategies. Additionally, she has been instrumental in implementing automation strategies, utilizing advanced technologies and complex algorithms to improve operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in People and Change Management
Before joining Quadrature, Kate Smith worked at Travelex as the People and Change Lead from 2016 to 2018. During her tenure, she focused on managing change initiatives within the organization. Prior to that, she held the position of In-House Resourcer at Taylor Root for six months in 2012-2013, where she contributed to recruitment processes. She also worked as a People Business Partner at Deliveroo for four months in 2018, further enhancing her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Educational Background
Kate Smith completed her secondary education at Putney High School GDST, where she studied from 2001 to 2008. She then pursued higher education at Durham University, earning a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Criminology from 2008 to 2011. This educational background provided her with a foundation in analytical thinking and research skills, which she has applied throughout her career.
Early Career Experience
Kate Smith began her professional journey as a PR Intern at Weber Shandwick in 2007, where she gained initial exposure to public relations and communications. This early experience contributed to her understanding of strategic communication and stakeholder engagement, which have been beneficial in her subsequent roles in human resources and strategic growth management.