Kathryn Thompson has been involved in the IT industry for the past 25 years. She primarily has been involved with Search + Data technologies but has dipped her toes into every aspect of technology as her career has progressed since the early days working in Cambridge.
Outside of Search + Data she’s developed a strong interest in Inclusive and Diversity and the humanistic sides of technology. She’s a trained Mental Health First Aider and has led several D&I initiatives in her tenure at Valtech.
Outside of technology you’ll find her on the yoga mat, in the woods being in nature staring at the moon whilst listening to a cornucopia of different music or getting a new tattoo or piercing.
She lives near Manchester with her daughter and her elderly cat Tallulah
BIMA member since 4th March 2026