Kate Makuen
Services
Experience

Experience

Consultant
Aug 2023 - Present
Supporting clients in financial, legal and professional services and technology with content strategy, brand, marketing campaigns, partnership activation, investor communications, and content creation.
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Startup2ExitClub
Co-Founder and Board Member
May 2020 - Present
Helping entrepreneurs achieve their potential in the UK technology ecosystem and beyond. Served as a fractional CMO, PMO, Head of Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives, and other roles to support clients.
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BairesDev
Business Development Ambassador
Jun 2022 - Present
Facilitating introductions in my network.
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GSS
Senior Client Relationship Manager
Apr 2023 - Jul 2023
Developed a sales plan for Tier 1 banks.
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RegTech Women
Advisory Board Member
Mar 2020 - Jul 2023
Built a membership organisation, which was acquired by Risky Women.
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Reddie & Grose Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys
Head of Business Development & Marketing (Interim)
Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
I supported an exceptional team of attorneys who protect the creativity and innovation of their clients with IP legal services.
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Deutsche Bank
Global Head of Strategic Communications, Regulatory Management Group
Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Supported Deutsche Bank's Regulatory Management Group, part of the Regulation, Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime Division, with external communications and internal engagement programmes.
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Deutsche Asset Management
Head of UK & Ireland Marketing AWM and Lead for Alternatives Marketing EMEA
Apr 2014 - May 2016
Supported business development across all asset classes (alternatives, passive, active and liquidity) in the UK and Ireland in all client segments: institutional, insurance, intermediaries, IFAs, HNW and Family Offices. Managing marketing of liquid alternatives, such as hedge funds, guaranteed funds, retirement solutions, risk factors, private equity, real estate and infrastructure, across Europe. Initiated coverage of the ESG platform. Served on the Executive Committee, Operating Forum and People, Knowledge & Culture Committee.
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HSBC
Interim Sales and Marketing Manager
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Developed an integrated marketing proposition for HSBC Derivatives Clearing Services in Global Banking & Markets. Supported the launch of a global, multi-asset platform encompassing both OTC and legacy Futures (ETD) products.
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RBS
Global Account Manager, FICC Sales and FIG
Dec 2011 - Jul 2012
Managed campaigns across FX, Rates, ABS and FIG. Managed a virtual team of marketing managers and several agencies to support business development and improved rankings in polls, surveys and award competitions. Worked across the marketing mix including video, digital and print channels.
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RBS
Global Head, Planning & Campaigns, Communications & Marketing
Dec 2010 - Nov 2011
Developed a new proposition for and completed a major rebrand of the wholesale bank. Planned all media buying, a sponsorship programme and multiple campaigns. Launched a partnership with the Museum of London.