Katie Jamieson
About Katie Jamieson
Katie Jamieson is a Communications Specialist at UBS, where she has worked since 2007, focusing on transformation communication and global engagement. She has held various roles in communications, including positions at the Open Society Institute and Open Society Foundations, and has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Language from Oxford University.
Work at UBS
Katie Jamieson has served as a Communications Specialist at UBS since 2007, contributing to the firm for 17 years in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She was a start-up member of a new communications team, focusing on transformation communication across culturally distinct teams. Jamieson established a new global communications role for the IB Operations function, where she developed a comprehensive communications strategy that achieved a 45% penetration rate at peak levels. She led communications and engagement efforts for a global transformation-focused function, enhancing client experience through the promotion of new digital tools and technologies. Additionally, she played a key role in the UBS Industrialization Program, an internal initiative aimed at transforming the global financial services group.
Previous Experience at Open Society Foundations
Before her tenure at UBS, Katie Jamieson worked at Open Society Foundations in various roles. From 2003 to 2006, she served as Director in the Office of the President, where she managed strategic communications. Prior to that, from 2002 to 2003, she was the Special Assistant to the President for Foundation Relations. Her early career at the Open Society Institute Budapest from 1996 to 2001 as Liaison to the OSI Board of Directors involved facilitating communication between the board and the executive director, further enhancing her expertise in organizational communication.
Education and Expertise
Katie Jamieson studied at Oxford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature and Language from 1989 to 1992. Her educational background has equipped her with strong communication skills and a deep understanding of language, which she has applied throughout her career in various communication roles. Her expertise includes managing complex global communications and team leadership, particularly in remote settings, demonstrating her organizational skills and self-motivation.
Global Communication Strategy Development
Throughout her career, Katie Jamieson has focused on developing and implementing global communication strategies. At UBS, she led the establishment of a comprehensive communications strategy for the IB Operations function, which resulted in significant engagement metrics. Her role in the UBS Industrialization Program involved designing initiatives that supported the transformation of the global financial services group. Jamieson's ability to manage complex communications remotely for over a decade highlights her adaptability and proficiency in global communication.