Originally from South Africa, Cathryn obtained her B. Tech Degree in Graphic Design at Durban University of Technology. Following her studies and working for a year in South Africa, she embarked on a 2-year cultural exchange programme in Chicago, USA, before moving to London in May 2013. She initially worked for an advertising agency in the city before joining Burgess Mee in August 2014.

As Operations Manager, Cathryn is responsible for the operations and day to day running of the practice and is also the first point of contact for new clients and the primary support for Peter and Antonia. Cathryn has been tasked with numerous logistical aspects of the growth of the firm over the past 3 years including the smooth process of the firm's move to new premises in 2015 and assisting in the transition to a paperless practice management system.