Katie Swannell Gibbs
About Katie Swannell Gibbs
Katie Swannell Gibbs serves as the Head of Automation Consulting at Stanley Capital and is the EMEA CEO & Global Director of Consulting at Cognition. With extensive experience in technology consulting and a focus on integrating human-centered design with technical innovation, she has worked with various organizations to drive transformation through emerging technologies.
Current Role at Stanley Capital
Katie Swannell Gibbs serves as the Head of Automation Consulting at Stanley Capital. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's focus on automation strategies. Based in London, England, she operates in a hybrid work environment. In her role, she emphasizes the integration of human-centered design with technical innovation to enhance organizational performance.
Leadership at Cognition
Since 2023, Katie has been the EMEA CEO and Global Director of Consulting at Cognition, located in Bristol, England. This role follows her tenure as Founding Partner and Head of Consulting at Emergence Partners Ltd, which rebranded to Cognition in February 2023. Her leadership at Cognition focuses on leveraging emerging technologies to drive exponential transformation for organizations.
Previous Experience at BJSS and Accenture
Prior to her current roles, Katie worked at BJSS as Head of AI from 2019 to 2020. She also held multiple positions at Accenture, including Technology Consultant from 2013 to 2015 and Innovation Product Manager for a brief period in 2015 to 2016. Her experiences at these firms contributed to her expertise in technology consulting and innovation.
Educational Background
Katie studied at the University of the Arts London, where she completed a Central St Martins Short Course in Service Design in 2016. This educational background supports her focus on integrating human-centered design principles with technical solutions in her professional endeavors.