Catherine Wade-Thomas

Catherine Wade-Thomas currently serves as Director and Head of Executive Recruitment and Strategic Sourcing at National Grid, a position held since November 2015. With a robust background in executive search and recruitment, Catherine has previously worked as a Freelance Executive Researcher and as Head of Research at The Di Bridges Partnership, specializing in senior-level appointments within the Retail, Fashion, Luxury, and Lifestyle sectors. Additional experience includes roles at Highfield Human Solutions and Odgers Berndtson, where Catherine focused on identifying candidates for senior-level positions across various industries. Catherine holds a Bachelor's degree in Modern Languages from Aston University and has over a decade of cross-functional and cross-industry experience.