GoCardless' CFO Joins GlobalData as Independent Non-Executive Director

GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, today announces the appointment of Catherine Birkett to the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director, effctive March 2021.

Catherine is currently the Chief Financial Officer of GoCardless Limited,  leading the finance team as Gocardless continues its global expansion, rapid growth and changing the way businesses get paid. Over the course of her career, Catherine has been working at Interoute as CFO since 2000 where she spent for more than 18 years. As seen on her Linkedin profile, Catherine also served at KPMG as Assistant Manager Transaction Services.

Mike Danson, Chief Executive of GlobalData, commented: "I am delighted to be welcoming Catherine to the team and I am confident that her knowledge and financial experience in high growth companies will be a great asset. I look forward to her joining the team as we seek to exploit the opportunities that lie in front of us.''