Catherine (Kate) Brankin started work as an office administrator for Andrew Brownsword (latterly Hallmark Cards group), she moved to HR in 1998 and qualified in 2002. She has held roles in companies of different sizes, both private and social, UK based and international, most recently working – in a self-supporting capacity – for the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, she now heads up Keep in Step International, a non-profit providing encouragement to the “ordinary” people of South Sudan. Kate has many years’ experience of working remotely, has a keen eye for detail, and can achieve (realistic!) deadlines. You can connect with Kate on LinkedIn or by email.
Stephen Brankin started work in retail, initially as a trainee retail manager and then a central book buyer for WH Smith, he moved into sales in 1989 and held a number of roles within Andrew Brownsword (latterly Hallmark Cards group). In 2002 he set up Brankin Consultants where he worked with companies to develop and bring in new business. Stephen is currently working for Fast Track Solutions and supports Kate as she travels and holds the reigns of Brankin Consultants. You can connect with Stephen on LinkedIn or by email.