Kathy Haysom
About Kathy Haysom
Kathy Haysom is a Senior Credit Controller with over two decades of experience in credit management, currently working at The Economist in London. She has held various roles in the finance sector, including positions at CABLE LONDON LIMITED, EY, and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
Current Position at The Economist
Kathy Haysom has been serving as a Senior Credit Controller at The Economist since 2000. In this role, she manages a team of three credit controllers and oversees four portfolios. Her responsibilities include calculating targets for individual team members and leading weekly team meetings. Additionally, she assists the Credit Manager in producing a standard debt collection process that aligns with the implementation of a new database.
Previous Experience in Credit Control
Before her tenure at The Economist, Kathy Haysom worked in various credit control roles. She was a Credit Controller at EY from 1998 to 2000. Prior to that, she served as a Credit Controller at CABLE LONDON LIMITED from 1995 to 1998. Her career began as an Office Junior/Cashiers Assistant at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust from 1990 to 1993, followed by a position as a Patient Accounts/Credit Control Assistant at London Bridge Hospital from 1993 to 1995.
Educational Background
Kathy Haysom pursued her education at The Open University, where she studied Psychology over several years, achieving a Psychology Pass in 2017 and 2018. She also studied Sociology Level 3 at Study House from 2013 to 2014. Her foundational education was completed at Beaverwood School for Girls in Chislehurst, where she studied from 1983 to 1990.
Team Management and Leadership
In her current role at The Economist, Kathy Haysom leads a team of three credit controllers. She is responsible for setting performance targets for her team members and conducts weekly meetings to ensure alignment and progress. Her leadership contributes to the effectiveness of the credit control function within the organization.