Kate will be leading Powering UK Animation: Unlocking Growth and Jobs

The creative industries have been recognised by the Government as a priority sector for growth within the new industrial strategy. In this session, Kate O’Connor, Executive Chair of Animation UK, will outline the Animation Blueprint for Growth—a strategic roadmap designed to drive both local and UK-wide expansion.

Thursday 20th February 12:00 – 13:00

In her consultancy practice, Kate delivers strategic insights to leading UK and international cli-ents, based on comprehensive expertise in skills, training, strategy, and policy related to the screen industries’ growth plans. As the founder and Executive Chair of the formally established Animation UK in 2017, Kate represents the sector at the governmental level and formulates business, export, and employment related policies to bolster the industry’s growth. This position means she is involved in international policy and the analysis of global fiscal and wider de-velopments.

Kate’s non-executive roles encompass board membership on numerous UK universities and film schools, a member of the BFI Screen Industries Research Advisory Group, where she served as chair. Kate is a Trustee of You Make IT, a London based charity, a BAFTA member and a member of BAFTAs Children’s Committee and a Policy and Evidence Centre Champio