Kath Sloggett
Chair of the Board of Trustees at Children's Book Project- Claim this Profile
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Diana von R
I had a careers consultation with Kath last year. She provided great insights into the way I work and the type of work I could look into doing. I found it really useful and it has helped dictate what I would do with my career in the next 5 years.
Diana von R
I had a careers consultation with Kath last year. She provided great insights into the way I work and the type of work I could look into doing. I found it really useful and it has helped dictate what I would do with my career in the next 5 years.
Diana von R
I had a careers consultation with Kath last year. She provided great insights into the way I work and the type of work I could look into doing. I found it really useful and it has helped dictate what I would do with my career in the next 5 years.
Diana von R
I had a careers consultation with Kath last year. She provided great insights into the way I work and the type of work I could look into doing. I found it really useful and it has helped dictate what I would do with my career in the next 5 years.
Credentials
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Certified Practitioner, NLP
LOXWOOD INTERACTIVE LIMITED
Experience
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Children's Book Project
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chair of the Board of Trustees
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Oct 2022 - Present
The Children's Book Project is a Registered Charity that gifts preloved and new books to children across the UK who have few, or no, books of their own at home. We are closing the book poverty gap and to date have put over 1 million books into the hands of children who need them most. We're helping the next generation to develop a love of reading for pleasure, boosting emotional and academic outcomes, and creating new opportunities for sharing stories, learning and adventure. Our Book HQ is in Notting Hill London, with 3 new regional hubs launched in 2023 in Birmingham, Leeds and Oxford. Show less
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Runneth London
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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Chief Executive Officer
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Dec 2014 - Present
Runneth provides expert career coaching to private and corporate clients in London and beyond. We typically work with clients who are at a pivot point in their career or working life. Career coaching clients may be ready to step up into a new leadership role, or may want to understand how they can perform more effectively in their current role. They may wish to return to work after a career break, or may be considering a career or job change and would like professional and practical support. We are also happy to help employees move on positively with exit/outplacement coaching. Our business coaching clients may be at concept stage for a start up or hoping to accelerate the growth of their existing business. The approach taken combines targeted career coaching with real business experience - to give clients new insights and to help them move faster towards achieving their desired career/business. This is not a slow or ambiguous process - we get real results from working with people in a focussed and fast way. We also help employers, large and small, to access talented and highly skilled people (usually ex-professionals or equivalent) for returnships and flexible or part-time roles which pay fair market rates. Please do reach out if you are: - at a pivot point in your own career, or just getting itchy feet and starting to think about making a change - hoping to return to work after a career break - planning to start a business, or have already started a business, and you would like some expert help to take the next steps - an employer who would like to support your talented people to better manage a return to work or to exit your organisation in a positive and supported way - a women's or parents' network looking for expert speakers on career strategy, work/life balance, professional networking, and similar topics Please contact us on 020 70432292 or email hello@runnethlondon.com to discover how we can help. www.runnethlondon.com Show less
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CograSolutions
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Advertising Services
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Entrepreneurial Business Adviser
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Jan 2008 - Oct 2019
Advising startups and SME businesses on business launch, structuring for growth, exit strategy, marketing (tactical and strategic, with a focus on digital), implementation and rollout, funding and finance. Mobile App: Strategy, customer research, and marketing advice for a recently launched parenting app. Parentville, www.parentville.co.uk. Retail Fashion: Marketing strategy, website improvement review, creative brand promotion development for a luxury children's footwear brand. Vevian, http://www.vevian.co.uk Fashion Blog: Startup and development consulting for high profile fashion blog, with a focus on brand strategy, monetisation and social media marketing for growth. Little Spree, www.littlespree.com. Retail Fashion: Launch marketing advice for a retail fashion start-up. Smalls, http://lovemysmalls.com Jewellery, Wholesale/Retail: Marketing and commercial advice for several jewellery businesses, including TravelDiamonds (www/traveldiamonds.co.uk). Coached one Founder from launch, including branding pricing and marketing, to securing first sales with wholesale customers including high end department stores and boutiques in London, New York and Paris. (Other clients confidential) Telecommunications: Led investment project for significant new UK data centre including detailed information memorandum and complex financial models for banks, VCs and other investors. The Bunker, www.thebunker.net. Review site for restaurants: Growth strategy assessment and needs analysis for 2nd round funding. Introduced potential investors. Tipped, www.tipped.co.uk. Medical devices: Created new business planning tools to assist international AIM-listed medical devices company to fundraise. (Client confidential) Building trade: Led growth and exit strategy planning with the founders of a rapidly expanding building trade company. Reviewed and improved customer contract terms, advised on marketing and partnerships. (Client confidential) Show less
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This Stitch
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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2015 - Jul 2018
Stitch is a creative digital agency based in London. We help brands to be heard above the noise and connect with their audiences. We do this through a blend of strategy, innovation, creativity, and smart technology to help our clients grow their businesses. We are committed to helping our clients succeed. We begin by looking at each business in its entirety – understanding the aims of the business owners, how it makes money, how it can grow - before focusing on those areas in which we truly believe we can make the most positive impact. Through this process, we energise businesses and business owners. Our main focus is digital marketing for brands. With over 10 years' experience in providing business coaching for startups, and small and medium businesses, it has become apparent that digital marketing is the area which offers the most impact - for the least cost - for the majority of growing businesses. But for some clients this isn’t the case, and we’ll be honest. If we don’t think digital marketing is your strategic priority for your business, we will let you know upfront. We regularly run workshops and free online Q&As for entrepreneurs and small businesses on social media marketing (using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, etc). We want to help businesses to use social media more effectively, helping them to grow faster and more cost-effectively. To find out about our next workshops, please Like this page. Or, if you’re looking for social media training or digital marketing training, we can provide one-to-one coaching or small group training which takes into account your business objectives and sector, so you will learn how to use social media strategically for your business. We can also do the hard work for you. Most of our team’s time is spent running the social media for clients who are happy to outsource the day-to-day management to the experts. Contact us to chat about your business and how we can help. Show less
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The Neo Practice
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United Kingdom
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Individual and Family Services
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Co-Founder and Director
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2012 - Jan 2017
Founded in 2012, the business provides expert consultations for parents of babies and children on a wide range of subjects including sleep, behaviour, weaning and nutrition. In addition, it runs corporate workshops for clients such as HSBC and Freshfields, and regular consumer courses and workshops in 6 locations across London. Leading all aspects of the business including marketing (predominantly social media and partner marketing), expert sourcing, client management, recruitment, legal, and finance. Technical course development including presentation writing and expert recruitment. Writing technical and non-technical articles for parenting press and social media. Delivery of courses personally, including workshops for up to 50 people on topics such as weaning and toddler behaviour. Spokesperson for the business and as a parenting expert, including filming for Microsoft and E.ON. Business creation and start-up, including opportunity assessment, commercial strategy, branding, service design, supplier and partner recruitment, social media strategy and website development. www.theneopractice.com Show less
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The Picnic Project
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United Kingdom
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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Co-Founder and Director
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Feb 2010 - Jan 2016
Founded in 2010, The Picnic Project is a contemporary dating service - a service for people with interesting and busy lives in London. It has successfully introduced many couples. Awarded as Finalist, Matchmaker of the Year, at the 2014 London Dating Awards. The business focusses on a specific niche, arranging bespoke matches for sociable and active professionals and entrepreneurs, mainly aged in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Uniquely in the matchmaking industry, we maintained an even balance of male and female members, and in doing so ensured that both men and women had a similar positive dating experience and a similar mindset to their dates. www.thepicnicproject.com Show less
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Lola Rose
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United Kingdom
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO (Interim)
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2009 - 2010
Interim CEO for Lola Rose, as a maternity cover for the Founder/CEO. Lola Rose is a multi-million pound turnover costume jewellery business, designing and selling semi-precious jewellery globally to wholesale customers (including John Lewis and QVC) and to retail customers via its website. https://www.lolarose.co.uk Interim CEO for Lola Rose, as a maternity cover for the Founder/CEO. Lola Rose is a multi-million pound turnover costume jewellery business, designing and selling semi-precious jewellery globally to wholesale customers (including John Lewis and QVC) and to retail customers via its website. https://www.lolarose.co.uk
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CEO
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Nov 2008 - Jul 2009
Group CEO for the Everyman Cinema Group, comprising 8 cinemas and over 250 staff. Turnover approximately £6 million. Developed strategic business plan and 3-year budget, identified the need for additional funding, negotiated the restructuring of bank loans and covenants and led the successful raise of over £1m funds. Improved group ‘spend per head’ per admission by over 20% over 6 months through service-oriented staff training and introducing new innovations and concepts. Introduced light meals to the group’s menu. Delivered all financial targets in a challenging growth business plan. Completed the total refit, refurbishment and relaunch of the flagship concept venue Screen on the Hill cinema in November 2008, renamed Everyman Belsize Park. Refurbished the Screen at Winchester in June 2009 and Everyman Hampstead in July 2009. Introduced new handheld devices for ordering and payment, which significantly increased order taking capacity during short service windows before films, increasing turnover and customer satisfaction. At the time, Everyman and the flagship Apple store were the only two UK implementations of this technology. Introduced the Everyman Membership, with welcome pack and targeted email marketing. Successfully launched various new cinema formats including Saturday Morning Picture Show (for children 4-10 on Saturday mornings, parents go free), free short films before feature films, event screenings with value-add inclusions such as a free drink, and live music events. Established strong relationships with all external parties including bankers and suppliers, and influential local stakeholders and community groups. Engaged finance consultants to bring financial reporting up to date and to ensure the successful implementation of new accounting system. Show less
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Pedagog Group
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Director
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2007 - 2007
The Pedagog group developed wireless domestic cameras which broadcast video directly to mobile phones. The group licenced its IP in 27 territories globally. Turnover approximately £1.5m. In early 2007, the group sought external funding to support its rapid growth plans. Co-led the IPO process for the proposed listing of the group parent company on AIM. Together with the CEO, presented the business to over 20 potential investors during the Roadshow process. Received positive feedback on presentations but the business was widely regarded as too early in its lifecycle to float and the IPO was not completed. Pre-IPO funding was secured. Created the business’ financial model. Managed relationships with shareholders, banks and auditors. Produced monthly management reporting for all Group companies; VAT and tax returns; statutory accounts in UK GAAP and IFRS formats. Implemented new accounting policies including development capitalisation. Managed the Finance/HR Manager and a part-time external accountant. Strengthened the group’s relationship with its Italian subcontract manufacturer by implementing joint periodic reviews; worked with the manufacturer, licensees and global banks to implement a new order process. Provided commercial/legal review for group contracts including employment contracts and supplier contracts. Led the creation of the Group’s employee share plan. Led recruitment for senior roles; worked with an external agency to create the group’s branding including logo and website. Show less
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BT Plc
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial & Finance Director, BT Auto-ID Services
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2004 - 2006
BT Auto-ID Services is a business, wholly-owned by BT Plc, which was launched in April 2004. The business provides IT (tagging and tracking) services for the supply chain underpinned by RFID and barcoding. Major customers include Marks & Spencer, Laing O’Rourke and Royal Mail. Turnover approximately £6 million, 20 employees.Delivered the profitable growth of the Auto-ID venture through the formulation of business and commercial strategy and financial leadership. Target setting for all business functions. Deputised extensively for the CEO. Led commercial negotiations with customers; negotiated customer and supplier contracts. Show less
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Commercial Finance roles
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1999 - 2004
Various roles held within BT Plc, prior to joining Auto-ID Services (shown separately). Roles included:Financial Controller for Wholesale Products (including Broadband) - managing a team of 25 people after integrating 3 teams.Capital Options Manager - supporting the COO to manage BT's spend on £2bn pa of networks capital and £150m pa of IT development. Authored Plc Board papers. Presented to CEO level. Developed strategy on product migration, created new product costing information, led product portfolio commercial management. Show less
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Education
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2005 - 2005
London Business School
Financing the Entrepreneurial Business, Business/Commerce, General -
2001 - 2001
London Business School
Advanced Development Programme (ADP40), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services -
1995 - 1997
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
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1992 - 1994
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Accounting and Business/Management
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