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{{Short description|English businesswoman and former reality television contestant}} |
{{Short description|English businesswoman and former reality television contestant}} |
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{{BLP sources|date=March 2010}} |
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| nationality = British |
| nationality = British |
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| occupation = Businesswoman |
| occupation = Businesswoman |
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| employer = [[BoConcept]] |
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| years_active = 2009–present |
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| known_for = Reality TV contestant, TV presenter, |
| known_for = Reality TV contestant, TV presenter, business executive |
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| television = ''[[The Apprentice (UK series five)|The Apprentice]]''<br/>''[[Live from Studio Five]]''<br/>''[[OK! TV]]'' |
| television = ''[[The Apprentice (UK series five)|The Apprentice]]''<br/>''[[Live from Studio Five]]''<br/>''[[OK! TV]]'' |
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| education = BSc |
| education = BSc |
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| alma mater = [[Aston University]] |
| alma mater = [[Aston University]] |
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'''Kate Walsh''' (born 17 June 1981)<ref>''[[Live from Studio Five]]'', 11 and 17 June 2010</ref> is an English |
'''Kate Walsh''' (born 17 June 1981)<ref>''[[Live from Studio Five]]'', 11 and 17 June 2010</ref> is an English business executive and former television personality. Walsh come to public attention in March 2009 whilst appearing as a candidate in the [[The Apprentice (British series 5)|fifth series]] of ''[[The Apprentice (British TV series)|The Apprentice]]''.<ref name=AppCan>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/apprentice/series5/candidates/biographies/c_400013.shtml |title=Candidates – Kate Walsh |publisher=BBC}}</ref><ref name=Mirr1>{{cite news |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/06/08/the-apprentice-we-join-a-record-9-8million-to-watch-the-final-and-give-our-view-on-who-won-115875-21424923/ |title=The Apprentice: We join a record 9.8million to watch the final – and give our view on who won] |publisher=The Mirror |date=8 June 2009}}</ref> She subsequently co-hosted the [[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]] evening entertainment show ''[[Live from Studio Five]]'' from to 2009 until 2011 and also its replacement show [[OK! TV]]'' during 2011.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12431793 |title=Denise Van Outen pulls out of new Channel Five show |publisher=BBC News |date=11 February 2011}}</ref> |
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In 2024, Walsh was appointed as Chief Retail Officer for [[BoConcept]] in Denmark. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Walsh attended [[Blake Valley Technology College]] |
Walsh grew up in Staffordshire and attended [[Blake Valley Technology College]]. She graduated with a BSc degree in Psychology and Management from [[Aston University]], Birmingham.<ref name=AppCan/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www1.aston.ac.uk/aston-business-school/news-and-events/news-archive/2009/apprentice-star/ |title=Aston Business School celebrates Apprentice ‘star’ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091022191410/http://www1.aston.ac.uk/aston-business-school/news-and-events/news-archive/2009/apprentice-star/ |archive-date=22 October 2009}}</ref> |
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==''The Apprentice''== |
==''The Apprentice''== |
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After her stint on ''The Apprentice'', Walsh hosted a women's fashion segment on ''[[List of GMTV programmes#GMTV|GMTV]]'', appearing for a number of episodes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/6175219/Kate-Walsh-on-Live-from-Studio-Five-interview.html|title=Kate Walsh on Live from Studio Five: Interview}}</ref> |
After her stint on ''The Apprentice'', Walsh hosted a women's fashion segment on ''[[List of GMTV programmes#GMTV|GMTV]]'', appearing for a number of episodes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/6175219/Kate-Walsh-on-Live-from-Studio-Five-interview.html|title=Kate Walsh on Live from Studio Five: Interview}}</ref> |
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In September 2009, Walsh joined [[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]] to present ''[[Live from Studio Five]]''.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/aug/10/kate-walsh-the-apprentice-channel-five Kate Walsh to front Channel Five show] The Guardian, 10 August 2009</ref> She presented the show alongside various co-presenters until its cancellation in February 2011.<ref name=Axe5>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12224910 Five axes Live from Studio Five] BBC News, 19 January 2011</ref> Walsh was the only presenter from the original line-up to remain with the programme from its launch.<ref name=Axe5/> |
In September 2009, Walsh joined [[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]] to present ''[[Live from Studio Five]]''.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/aug/10/kate-walsh-the-apprentice-channel-five Kate Walsh to front Channel Five show] The Guardian, 10 August 2009</ref> She presented the show alongside various co-presenters until its cancellation in February 2011.<ref name=Axe5>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12224910 Five axes Live from Studio Five] BBC News, 19 January 2011</ref> Walsh was the only presenter from the original line-up to remain with the programme from its launch.<ref name=Axe5/> Walsh co-present the entertainment show, ''[[OK! TV]]'' from 14 February 2011 to August 2011.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a303297/kate-walsh-lands-ok-tv-presenting-job.html Kate Walsh lands 'OK! TV' presenting job] ''Digital Spy'', 11 February.</ref> |
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==Business career== |
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Walsh returned to Channel 5 to co-present the new entertainment show, ''[[OK! TV]]'' from 14 February 2011 to August 2011.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a303297/kate-walsh-lands-ok-tv-presenting-job.html Kate Walsh lands 'OK! TV' presenting job] ''Digital Spy'', 11 February.</ref> |
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Before appearing on The Apprentice Walsh had worked in business including as a Licensing Development Manager for a coffee company.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/the-apprentice-final-profiles-of-kate-walsh-240742 |title=The Apprentice final: Profiles of Kate Walsh and Yasmina Siadatan |publisher=Birmingham Live |date=7 June 2009 |first=Roz |last=Laws |access-date=8 July 2024}}</ref> |
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After the TV presenting career, Walsh returned to working in the retail industry. She worked for around ten years at [[Pandora (jewelry)|Pandora]] in a variety of roles ultimately as Senior Vice President Omnichannel Retail.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theretailexchange.co.uk/all-podcast-episodes/the-interview-pandora-kate-walsh |title=The Interview: Pandora, SVP Omnichannel Retail Kate Walsh |publisher=The Retail Exchange |date=4 May 2022 |access-date=8 July 2024}}</ref>. In April 2024, Walsh was appointed as Chief Retail Officer for [[BoConcept]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boconcept.com/en-gb/inspiration/professionals/boconcept-hires-international-top-profile/ |title=BoConcept hires international top profile - and sets the team that will lead the company strongly into the future |publisher=BoConcept |date=1 April 2024 |access-date=8 July 2024}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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Walsh lived in [[Hednesford]], [[Cannock]], but moved to [[London]] to live with fellow ''Apprentice'' contestant, Philip Taylor. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
Revision as of 19:52, 8 July 2024
Kate Walsh | |
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Born | |
Nationality | British |
Education | BSc |
Alma mater | Aston University |
Occupation | Businesswoman |
Years active | 2009–present |
Employer | BoConcept |
Known for | Reality TV contestant, TV presenter, business executive |
Television | The Apprentice Live from Studio Five OK! TV |
Kate Walsh (born 17 June 1981)[1] is an English business executive and former television personality. Walsh come to public attention in March 2009 whilst appearing as a candidate in the fifth series of The Apprentice.[2][3] She subsequently co-hosted the Channel 5 evening entertainment show Live from Studio Five from to 2009 until 2011 and also its replacement show OK! TV during 2011.[4]
In 2024, Walsh was appointed as Chief Retail Officer for BoConcept in Denmark.
Early life
Walsh grew up in Staffordshire and attended Blake Valley Technology College. She graduated with a BSc degree in Psychology and Management from Aston University, Birmingham.[2][5]
The Apprentice
In 2009, Walsh took part in Series 5 of The Apprentice where she competed for a job working for Alan Sugar. She finished as runner-up to Yasmina Siadatan.[3]
TV presenting career
After her stint on The Apprentice, Walsh hosted a women's fashion segment on GMTV, appearing for a number of episodes.[6]
In September 2009, Walsh joined Channel 5 to present Live from Studio Five.[7] She presented the show alongside various co-presenters until its cancellation in February 2011.[8] Walsh was the only presenter from the original line-up to remain with the programme from its launch.[8] Walsh co-present the entertainment show, OK! TV from 14 February 2011 to August 2011.[9]
Business career
Before appearing on The Apprentice Walsh had worked in business including as a Licensing Development Manager for a coffee company.[10]
After the TV presenting career, Walsh returned to working in the retail industry. She worked for around ten years at Pandora in a variety of roles ultimately as Senior Vice President Omnichannel Retail.[11]. In April 2024, Walsh was appointed as Chief Retail Officer for BoConcept.[12]
Filmography
Year | Film | Role |
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2009 | The Apprentice | Contestant |
2009 | GMTV | Fashion presenter |
2009 | Ideal World | Presenter/Seller |
2009–2011 | Live From Studio Five | Presenter |
2011 | OK! TV | Presenter |
2013 | Dangerous Drivers' School | Participant |
Big Brother's Bit on the Side | Panelist |
References
- ^ Live from Studio Five, 11 and 17 June 2010
- ^ a b "Candidates – Kate Walsh". BBC.
- ^ a b "The Apprentice: We join a record 9.8million to watch the final – and give our view on who won]". The Mirror. 8 June 2009.
- ^ "Denise Van Outen pulls out of new Channel Five show". BBC News. 11 February 2011.
- ^ "Aston Business School celebrates Apprentice 'star'". Archived from the original on 22 October 2009.
- ^ "Kate Walsh on Live from Studio Five: Interview".
- ^ Kate Walsh to front Channel Five show The Guardian, 10 August 2009
- ^ a b Five axes Live from Studio Five BBC News, 19 January 2011
- ^ Kate Walsh lands 'OK! TV' presenting job Digital Spy, 11 February.
- ^ Laws, Roz (7 June 2009). "The Apprentice final: Profiles of Kate Walsh and Yasmina Siadatan". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "The Interview: Pandora, SVP Omnichannel Retail Kate Walsh". The Retail Exchange. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "BoConcept hires international top profile - and sets the team that will lead the company strongly into the future". BoConcept. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
External links
- Kate Walsh at IMDb