Kate Richards
About Kate Richards
Kate Richards serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Finance Officer and VP of Growth at Trainline, where she has worked since 2017. She has a background in executive assistance across various organizations, including Imperial College London and CTN Communications, and holds a BA Hons in Spanish and Sociology from The Manchester Metropolitan University.
Current Role at Trainline
Kate Richards currently serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Finance Officer and VP Growth at Trainline. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic financial operations and growth initiatives. Her role involves supporting executive leadership in various administrative capacities, ensuring efficient communication and coordination within the organization.
Previous Experience at Trainline
Kate Richards has a history of working at Trainline in multiple capacities. She initially served as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Commercial Officer for six months in 2016. Following this, she worked as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Finance Officer for two months later that same year. Her experiences at Trainline have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the company's operations and executive functions.
Education and Qualifications
Kate Richards studied at The Manchester Metropolitan University, where she earned a BA Hons in Spanish and Sociology from 2001 to 2005. Prior to this, she obtained a BTEC National Diploma in Childhood Studies from The Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education between 1996 and 1998. Additionally, she attended The Purbeck School from 1991 to 1996, completing her secondary education.
Professional Background
Before her tenure at Trainline, Kate Richards held various executive assistant roles. She worked at Imperial College London as Executive Assistant to the President from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer at CTN Communications from 2012 to 2015 and at Blind Veterans UK from 2009 to 2012. These positions have equipped her with extensive experience in supporting high-level executives.