Biography
Chief Operations Officer Catherine Roycroft has played a key role in the growth and success of five-time Oscar® nominated studio, Cartoon Saloon, over the past 16 years. Her role encompasses oversight of the day-to-day operations of the studio, planning for future development, and engagement & collaboration with cultural, educational and community partners to contribute to a vibrant and thriving ecosystem. She is deeply committed to maintaining and developing a creative, inclusive studio culture which supports the making of great stories that inspire and entertain worldwide.
Areas of Expertise for Mentoring
Skills Development including
- In-house programmes and initiatives in collaboration with industry experts plus local & national training organisations
- Outreach to colleges, schools and other youth organisations
- Regional Upskilling public initiatives including partnerships with local & national training organisations
- Successful applications to SSI and Department of Culture as part of the S481 application requirements.
Talent Acquisition & HR
- Recruitment programmes and initiatives
- In-house initiatives plus engagement programmes & events
- Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
- HR policy implementation and management
- Career progression planning
Operations management & planning
- Overseeing the daily operations of the company
- Effectively manage, lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team
- Strategising and creating plans for what’s coming next
- Communicating, planning and partnering with other managers, teams and stakeholders