Catherine Howard | Director | Managing Partner
A proven Business Leader and Intrapreneur specialising in strategic growth and digital transformation across education and public sector markets. As Director of Sales, Marketing and Professional Development for Discovery Education EMEA, Catherine has shown exceptional leadership in P&L management, market development, and innovation through technology-enabled solutions.
Catherine's strengths include:
- Strategic Business Leadership – Managing complex business units and P&L operations to deliver sustainable growth and operational excellence across education and public sector portfolios.
- Innovation and Digital Transformation – Leading digital transformation initiatives and developing innovative solutions whilst cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.
- Market Development – Expanding market presence through strategic partnerships and deep understanding of education and public sector landscapes, enhanced by her background as an experienced educator.
Mark Bird | Digital Transformation Specialist
A technology leader with deep expertise in Rail Digital Innovation and process automation. Mark has a proven track record of driving revenue growth and leading commercial transformations in UK passenger and freight rail sectors. He specialises in innovative technology leadership, strategic business development, and commercial turnaround strategies, with particular expertise in automation and real-time customer information systems.
Mark's strengths include:
- Digital Transformation Specialist – Successfully leading business transformations through the integration of modern technologies, resulting in improved profitability and operational excellence.
- AI
- Innovation Leadership – Pioneering the implementation of intelligent automation systems to transform operational efficiency and customer experience.
- Customer Information Systems (Rail) and Disruption Subject Matter Expert – Driving transformational changes using advanced cloud architectures and edge computing to enhance performance and scalability.
- Strategic Business Development – Achieving substantial revenue growth through innovative technology initiatives and strategic partnerships.