Kate Fawbert-Lester

Kate Fawbert-Lester is a highly skilled IT Professional with a strong track record of driving technology advancements and team success within the Retail IT sector. With a wealth of experience spanning the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including Analysis, Testing, Application Management, End-to-End Environment Oversight, and Application Operations, Kate excels in Quality Assurance, Vendor Management, Financial Control of third-party contracts, and Managing Major Incidents. Her expertise extends to Project Management, PMO, RFP and RFI processes, IT Architecture, Infrastructure Delivery and Operations, Supplier and Service Management, as well as Contract and License negotiation. Additionally, Kate is adept at managing 3rd party resources and tasks, and has a proven track record as a Line Manager, nurturing talent and advancing direct reports. Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in French and German from the University of Oxford.