Kerry is the Marketing Manager at Openside, having joined the team in April 2023. She is an accomplished marketing professional with years of experience in the fast-paced environment of creative marketing agencies, where she specialised in the FMCG sector. During her career, she has successfully led national advertising campaigns for well-known retailers like M&S, Co-op, and Asda Walmart.
Her career is characterised by a diverse range of experiences that contribute to her expertise. Prior to her role at Openside, Kerry balanced family life while working as a freelance marketing professional, helping local businesses with their marketing and communications efforts. She also co-founded an artisan coffee shop in a Cheshire village.
Kerry’s professional background is supported by her early experiences in television production, where she worked as a runner and later researcher at renowned networks such as ITV Studios in London and NBC Productions in Chicago, USA. This foundational experience provided her with valuable skills in storytelling and audience engagement, which she now applies to her marketing strategies.
Kerry holds a BA Hons degree in Graphic Design and is eager to integrate her creative background into her current work.
Outside of her professional life, Kerry enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, travelling, and has recently taken up running. She’s proud to have achieved a personal milestone by completing her first Manchester 10k in May 2024.