Katy Jarratt is a Partner at Spencer Stuart within the CEO & Boards practice, where she occupies a critical role at the intersection of global leadership and the green economy. Based in London, Katy leads the firm's Sustainability practice in the UK and oversees the Low Carbon Energy sector across EMEA. She specializes in placing high-impact leaders into board and executive roles for organizations driving the global energy transition and systemic social change. Katy’s approach to leadership advisory is uniquely informed by her rigorous background as an Investigative Journalist. For seven years, she conducted deep-dive investigations into corporate compliance, litigation, and asset tracing, advising clients on complex issues related to reputation and business risk. Her work often involved high-stakes public interest issues, resulting in long-form investigative journalism and documentary development. This experience provides her with a sophisticated ability to "read between the lines" when assessing executive integrity and organizational risk. Before joining Spencer Stuart in 2018, Katy’s career in media included a tenure as a Researcher at Mentorn Media, where she contributed to flagship BBC programs such as The Big Questions and investigative documentaries for Panorama and Dispatches. This foundation in critical inquiry and stakeholder interviewing has transitioned seamlessly into her work helping boards navigate the pressures of climate strategy and social accountability. A graduate of Durham University, Katy is also an active contributor to the broader social and corporate responsibility landscape. She served as a Board Advisor for Tortoise Media’s Responsible 100 Forum and spent over eight years as a committee member for ROSY (Respite Care for Oxfordshire's Sick Youngsters), demonstrating a long-standing commitment to community impact and governance. Key Leadership & Strategic Pillars The Sustainability Vanguard: A primary architect of Spencer Stuart's sustainability and climate strategy offerings, helping legacy companies pivot toward low-carbon futures. Systems Change Specialist: Expert at identifying leaders who can manage the "triple bottom line"—balancing profit, people, and the planet within complex global systems. Investigative Mindset: Utilizes her journalistic training to conduct thorough executive due diligence, ensuring that board placements are resilient and reputationally sound. Energy Transition Authority: Deep domain expertise in the EMEA energy market, specifically focusing on the leadership required to navigate the transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Firm Profile (Spencer Stuart) Global Leadership Pacesetters: Spencer Stuart is a premier leadership advisory firm, world-renowned for its influence in CEO succession, board recruitment, and culture shaping. Impact-Driven Search: The firm’s Energy and Sustainability practices are at the forefront of the global push toward ESG excellence, helping the world's most impactful companies find transformational talent. Advisory Excellence: Beyond search, Spencer Stuart provides data-driven assessments and strategic board consulting to help leadership teams anticipate economic and environmental shifts.