Full Name: | Cathy Mead |
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Date of Birth: | 21-Jan-1967 |
Nationality: | British |
Languages: | English |
Location: | Bangkok, Thailand |
About Cathy Mead
Cathy is an outstanding sales and marketing professional with over 25 years’ experience, she excels at developing and managing relationships, whilst maintaining brand and commercial viability at the heart of key decisions.
An innovative and results-driven individual, who will always act with integrity. Is inspiring, creative and someone who thinks on her feet. She will always think outside the box, questions the norm and likes to be challenged in return.
She is an effective communicator, a realist who is always looking to learn and continue her development, thrives on new situations, new projects and new ways of working. Cathy has managed teams of up to 35 staff. Her innate sense of fairness and ability to clearly communicate direction makes her a popular leader. A true team player Cathy is committed to sharing her knowledge and experiences, in order to grow and develop those around her.
Cathy relocated to Asia in 2019, to happily share her expertise within the hospitality industry, whilst also allowing her to gain enriching experiences throughout Asia. Prior to Asia, she spent 15 years in the Middle East and 10 years in the UK.
Offering 25+ years of expertise in sales, marketing, events and hospitality management. She has a rich understanding of global market place and her vast experience within the industry is exemplary, having worked for Destination Management Companies (DMC’s) and for major hotel brands in the Middle East & UK, where she held senior sales and marketing positions.
Cathy has also worked for herself and successfully setup i4detail, which consults and specializes in all aspects of Sales, Marketing, Events and PR.
She is passionate in everything that she does, has a great sense of humour and believes “if you are going to do a job, then don’t do it well….do it exceptionally well”
Education
Sales & Marketing Consultant - Project Basis at HQ | |
Destination Asia • Bangkok, Thailand | |
Mar 2019 - Dec 2019 • 10 months | |
Destination Asia is a comprehensive destination management company (DMC) specializing in East and Southern Asia based operations. As pioneers in the industry, we continually set the standard for experiential travel and personalized service, helping our clients gain exponential growth within their market and positively develop their business. We provide cutting-edge destination management services for; incentive houses, cruise lines, convention/exhibition and conference organizers, tour wholesale... rs and operators, corporate meeting planners, cultural and historical associations and business travel organizers. Since our establishment in 1996, the Destination Asia Group has grown to provide client-focused destination management services in all of its 11 destinations; Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia, Cambodia and Laos. Our extensive network of offices in destinations across Asia helps us to provide unique and unforgettable travel experiences. Pioneered by experienced travel executives, it remains at our core to deliver travel services solely responsive to the needs of the client, ensuring you receive the absolute pinnacle of personalized service and product delivery. Read more |
General Manager (GM) | |
Gulf Dunes - Destination Management Company • Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 • 2 years | |
A multi-awarded, fun team of global MICE specialists, Gulf Dunes is the world’s go-to Destination Management Company in the United Arab Emirates and Oman for more than two decades.
With the growing sophistication in planning, organising and managing MICE events, Gulf Dunes presents to clients from across the globe a comprehensive and unique range of products, packages & services that leverages on the amazing venues, accommodations, excursion activities and attractions within the United Arab... Emirates and Oman. Read more |
Director Sales & Marketing | |
InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Marina • Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
Jul 2014 - Jan 2017 • 2 years 7 months | |
Part of the pre-opening team. |
Owner/Manager | |
i4detail • Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
Feb 2012 - Jan 2019 • 7 years | |
The i4detail credo is "Thinking outside the box!" and is set to provide clients with an extensive range of expertise that underlines our uncompromising desire to deliver! We offer a full range of services in hospitality Sales, Marketing and Event Management. Providing an exceptional service, creativity and tangible results are i4detail highest priority. |
VP Business Development - MICE | |
Atlantis The Palm • Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 • 2 years | |
Regional Director of Business Development | |
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts • Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
Jun 2004 - Feb 2009 • 4 years 8 months | |
Various roles with Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, on property and based in the Corporate Office. |
Head of Sales & Marketing | |
Jul 1999 - Jun 2004 • 4 years 11 months | |