Director of Brand and Marketing at The Co-operative Bank, leading a team of 41 experienced and talented marketers.
I lead and develop:
Brand and marketing strategies to drive KPI’s both brand health and commercial performance
Customer Data and analytics
Customer insight
Marketing plans both for acquisition and retention across all media and all channels
Strategies on bank culture including inclusion and diversity
What are the biggest challenges you have faced in your career?
Brands bringing in external senior leaders rather than promoting talent within
Having the confidence to openly challenge
Specifically in banking - being recognised as a female leader - though this has improved significantly over past 5 years
Do you think there are enough women in prominent positions? Why?
I think probably not - though we have seen this improve over time especially with the GPG etc however, I think the challenge on diversity is much broader now - all demographics need to be represented in business at all levels of seniority; this is key to social mobility.
What advice would you give to women who aspire to be in a role of power?
Stand up - ask questions - be your true self - be a champion for other women!
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