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Katharine Cantell

Fellowship Type
College Position
Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Degrees
Katharine has a First-Class Honours Degree in History from University College London.
Other Interests
Katharine joined Robinson College in 2024 as Director of Development and Alumni Relations. She has extensive experience in both private banking and higher education development, bringing strong financial and strategic expertise to her role.

Prior to her appointment at Robinson, Katharine held the role of Development Manager at St Edmund’s College, Cambridge, where she was responsible for major gifts fundraising and for establishing the College’s Development Office. In this capacity, she managed complex philanthropic commitments and worked in close partnership with donors to structure contributions in a manner aligned both with individual financial objectives and institutional priorities.

Earlier in her career, Katharine worked in private banking with Coutts and Kleinwort Benson, gaining a rigorous grounding in financial analysis, client relationship management, and asset management.

Katharine now oversees Robinson’s development strategy, combining financial acumen with a commitment to strengthening alumni and donor engagement.