Laura McKechnie

Laura McKechnie has over a decade of work experience, starting as an Office Administrator at Ian Williams Ltd in 2005. Laura then moved on to roles such as Production Assistant at Public Pictures, Senior Account Manager at NovaRising, and Digital Marketing Manager at Anthony Nolan. Laura transitioned into the charity sector in 2013 at Cancer Research UK, where they held various positions, including Digital Planner, Product Manager, Senior Product Manager, and Lead Product Manager. In these roles, they spearheaded the development of various digital products, coached and managed product teams, and significantly contributed to the success and growth of fundraising initiatives at the organization. Additionally, Laura briefly served as the Interim Head of Product Portfolio at Cancer Research UK.

Laura McKechnie obtained their BA in Film and Television Studies from Aberystwyth University in the years 2002-2005. In addition, they received certifications such as the "Leaders Who Coach™ - Enrichment Cohort Certificate" from Better Conversations & Associates Limited in 2022 and the "Professional Scrum Product Owner I" from Scrum.org in 2021.