I’m a marketing professional with over eight years’ experience across FMCG and purpose-driven sustainability. I specialise in retail and partnership marketing, creating insight-led, engaging campaigns for major UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Lidl. Most recently, I worked at the Fairtrade Foundation, where I delivered impactful strategies that championed ethical trade and drove commercial growth - including leading Fairtrade Fortnight 2024, which delivered a 40% sales uplift. I excel in creative storytelling and ability to bring complex, multi-stakeholder projects to life, blending commercial thinking with a genuine passion for purposeful, people-focused marketing across both B2B and B2C audiences.

Katherine Wood

I’m a marketing professional with over eight years’ experience across FMCG and purpose-driven sustainability. I specialise in retail and partnership marketing, creating insight-led, engaging campaigns for major UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Lidl. Most recently, I worked at the Fairtrade Foundation, where I delivered impactful strategies that championed ethical trade and drove commercial growth - including leading Fairtrade Fortnight 2024, which delivered a 40% sales uplift. I excel in creative storytelling and ability to bring complex, multi-stakeholder projects to life, blending commercial thinking with a genuine passion for purposeful, people-focused marketing across both B2B and B2C audiences.

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I’m a marketing professional with over eight years’ experience across FMCG and purpose-driven sustainability. I specialise in retail and partnership marketing, creating insight-led, engaging campaigns for major UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Lidl. Most recently, I worked at the Fairtrade Foundation, where I delivered impactful strategies that championed ethical trade and drove commercial growth - including leading Fairtrade Fortnight 2024, which delivered a 40% sales uplift.

I excel in creative storytelling and ability to bring complex, multi-stakeholder projects to life, blending commercial thinking with a genuine passion for purposeful, people-focused marketing across both B2B and B2C audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Partner Marketing Manager at The Fairtrade Foundation
February 1, 2023 - November 14, 2025
Responsible for developing and executing joint marketing strategies with major UK retailers. Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure campaign compliance, creative consistency and impactful storytelling around Fairtrade’s mission. Provided category insights to support new business development and strengthen retailer partnerships within the grocery channel. Led The Fairtrade Foundation’s national flagship campaign, Fairtrade Fortnight 2024, delivering a 40% sales uplift across featured categories through integrated B2B and B2C activity.
Senior Marketing Manager at Re:Nourish
February 28, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Defined, implemented and managed the marketing and communications strategy end-to-end. Defined and managed the full marketing budget. Oversaw trade marketing strategy for major retailers (Sainsbury’s, Ocado, Waitrose, Co-op) and led international launches in Germany and Australia.
Marketing Manager at Babease
September 30, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Led end-to-end marketing strategy and execution across multiple channels. Managed budgets and campaigns across paid, social and digital channels. Led consumer insights projects, focus groups, and surveys to inform marketing strategies. Managed trade marketing for Ocado, Waitrose, and Tesco; launched subscription and loyalty programmes and supported product innovation projects.
Field Marketing Executive at Mavericks Snacks
August 31, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Coordinated sampling events, pop-ups, and partnerships to drive brand engagement. Managed field marketing agencies and liaised with brand and social teams for content and activation.
Marketing and Communications Manager at Gato & Co
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Developed and managed the marketing calendar, social strategy, and paid campaigns. Managed the influencer and ambassador strategy and liaised with external agencies.

Education

Diploma in Digital Marketing at Digital Marketing Institute
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
BA (Hons) History and Archaeology at Newcastle University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
A Levels at Emanuel School
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
GCSEs at Sacred Heart High School
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization