Speakers
Georgia Tangalakie
Cat Lovatt
Libby Mason
Session
Personal Reflections on the Themes of the Day and Interactive Q&A with the Audience
Cat Lovatt plays a pivotal role in shaping and scaling RED Global’s Life Sciences commercial strategy, with a strong focus on building long-term client partnerships across pharma, biotech, CDMO and consumer health organisations. Her remit spans strategic account development, new logo acquisition and the expansion of RED’s footprint within complex, multi-year transformation programmes.
Looking ahead, Cat’s focus is on strengthening senior stakeholder relationships, deepening partner-led opportunities and driving sustainable revenue growth through repeatable, scalable offerings. Her leadership supports RED Global’s ambition to become a go-to execution partner for life sciences organisations navigating enterprise-scale transformation.
Behind the scenes, Cat balances a busy family life with her husband, three boys and their dog and spends her time on the beach, in the water, or supporting her family on the sidelines of sport. With academic foundations in nutrition, law and psychology and having previously grown a Fast-track 100 company, she brings a well-rounded, people-led perspective to leadership and decision-making. Cat is recognised for her authenticity and strong commitment to helping others, qualities that underpin the trusted relationships she builds and the impact she delivers.
Libby is a Partner and Head of Public Sector for Deloitte UK’s Enterprise Technology & Performance practice, where she is focused on delivering technology enabled change. She has 20+ years of experience supporting effective financial management in the public sector.
Over the past decade Libby has supported Departments in Whitehall, organisations in Local Government, Higher Education, Health, Transport and Policing to optimise and modernise ways of working. She relocated to the UK in 2014, with her Husband and three daughters, taking on the role of Financial Controller at the Home Office before moving into Professional Services. She started her career in the Canadian Government where she trained as an accountant earning her CMA/CPA and her CIPFA qualifications in her 13 years at Border Services Agency.
As a finance leader Libby worked across all aspects of Finance from finance transformation and cost optimisation, financial accounting, finance systems, business partnering and finance operations. Libby is active in the public sector finance community, supporting the GFF in their CFO Development Programme and through her role on CIPFA Council.
Kirsty-Anne Griffiths is the Head of Enterprise Applications at Shoosmiths LLP where she leads the strategy, delivery and governance of critical business systems, including SAP and other enterprise platforms. With a career spanning technology, transformation and leadership, she is passionate about using technology to drive meaningful business change and create opportunities for others to succeed.
Throughout her career, Kirsty-Anne has navigated the challenges and opportunities of working in technology and SAP, building her confidence, expertise and leadership style along the way. As a champion for developing people and creating inclusive teams, she is committed to encouraging more women to pursue and thrive in careers in SAP and enterprise technology.