Full PCO
Mrs Kate Elizabeth Sargent
Society for Endocrinology
Personal Statement
The associations industry is my passion. I am a driven CEO of a UK charity who is dedicated to the collaborations between our Society and our commercial subsidiary, which provides events, association management and scholarly publishing services. The Society for Endocrinology and Bioscientifica (collectively SfE Group) exist to strengthen biomedical communities to advance science and health
Bioscientifica is a profit-for-purpose PCO; which does exactly what it says it does - all fees received are gift-aided back to the charity advancing scientific and clinical education and research.
Role & Skill Areas
I joined SfE Group in 2006 as an Events Organiser, working with multiple Society and pharmaceutical company partners, developing expertise in financial planning, crisis communications and strategic development of events. I held the Deputy Managing Director position from 2017 to 2022, embracing the challenge of delivering an ambitious business plan across the PCO (including DCO), AMS and Publishing divisions. My role was broadened to include responsibility for business systems across the charitable association (our parent company) and the commercial agency, resulting in a change in title to Enterprise Director 2022 - 2024. In 2024 I was successful in my application for Chief Executive of the Society and Managing Director of the trading subsidiary, a post which I took up in January 2025.
With a distinguished career in the charity and not-for-profit sectors, I offer visionary leadership and am known for driving ambitious, results-oriented initiatives and proactively delivering innovative, forward-thinking solutions. I excel in translating organisational vision into impactful strategies, delivering long-term objectives, and enhancing high-quality, valued service delivery. My leadership is underpinned by high emotional intelligence, ensuring a values-based culture where respect and accountability are paramount. I am adept at adapting to meet evolving needs in dynamic environments, coaching and mentoring, and optimising organisational structure through sustainable finance and resource management. I enable high-performing multi-disciplinary teams to implement transformational change and exceed goals.
Experience
I have led many major projects, including centralisation of the event management for the European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) and European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology's Annual Meeting. Before joining SfE Group, I managed events across the learned society, membership association, charity, entertainment and healthcare sectors.
I have been an active member of the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) for over 15 years, serving on the Executive Committee since 2017, holding the agency PCO Chair position (2018-2020), and was elected Treasurer in 2023.
Address
Primary Address (Business)
Bioscientifica Ltd
Starling House, 1600 Bristol Parkway North
Bristol
Avon
BS34 8YU
United Kingdom
Phone: 01454642214
Mobile: 07973939184
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