Markerstudy Group appoints Laura Walker as Group Chief Operating Officer

Laura Walker has been appointed Group Chief Operating Officer, subject to regulatory approval. In her new role, Laura will report directly to Kevin Spencer, Group Chief Executive.

Laura joined Markerstudy Group following the acquisition of Atlanta Group in July 2024, where she served as Strategic Change Director, reporting to Emma Rawlinson. Her career includes senior leadership roles at Danaher Corporation and General Electric, where she developed a strong track record in strategic execution and long-term growth.

Bringing extensive experience in leading large-scale operational transformation, organisational integration and business performance across private equity-backed businesses and global FTSE 100 organisations, Laura’s appointment will strengthen the Group’s operating model, bringing together core functions that underpin successful business delivery.

Kevin Spencer commented: “I am delighted to welcome Laura into this new role.

She is an experienced and highly effective leader, with proven ability in developing large-scale, multi-disciplinary teams and delivering strategic outcomes. Laura is a champion of change, consistently driving a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and agility. I have every confidence that she will excel in this role.”

Laura added: “Having worked intensively on our integration and change strategy over the past two years, I embrace this opportunity. My focus will be on supporting coherence across the Group, championing on-going development in our governance framework, and driving our customer purpose of trust, peace of mind and accessibility.”