Catherine Pennington-Meyer

Founded and currently operate Gallerie White Space, specializing in selling personal artwork. The gallery was recognized with The Munich and South Bavaria Prestige Award in 2021, largely attributed to positive customer feedback. Successfully secured multiple international gallery representations, numerous art awards, and cultivated a global collector base.

Worked as an English teacher in Munich for corporate clients including Siemens and Random House. After relocating and becoming a mother, transitioned to remote work. Continued producing the Modolingo newsletter remotely until 2015.

Managed the Future Device Technology Roadmap for O2 UK, focusing on building relationships with key handset vendors to understand their future technology plans. Acted as a communication bridge, translating technology capabilities into Product and Marketing language and vice versa. Ensured strategic alignment and handset compatibility by sharing O2 UK’s future network and product roadmaps.

Held management responsibility for deliverables, resourcing, and personnel within EMC technology research. Co-managed the analyst team, overseeing the overall research programme and strategic direction. Ensured efficient operation and output of the research division.

Served as Product Manager for eight key products during the company's transition from start-up to launch as the world's first 3G company. Products included the Alerts Platform, Search Engine, PIM, and Video-Telephony. Received four promotions and the 'Reward and Recognition' award in 2002.

Produced the weekly 'PC Update' newsletter, providing analysis and commentary on key industry events to customers. Promoted to manage the Smart Handheld Devices Research Programme for IDC EMEA. Focused on creating industry reports, presentations, and newsflashes for a predominantly technology-focused client base.

Completed a post-graduate Master of Science degree in Information Analysis. Studied advanced concepts and techniques in data analysis.

Grade: 2/1

Obtained an MA Honours degree in English Literature and Language. Achieved a 2/1 classification.

Grade: Sixth Year: French (B); Higher Grades: Biology (B), English (A), French (B), German (C), Art (A), Modern Studies (C), History (B)

Completed secondary education, including one Sixth Year Study and seven Higher Grades. Studied a broad curriculum including English, French, German, Biology, Art, Modern Studies, and History.