CATHERINE PAYTON: Assistant Manager; Americas and Caribbean

Assistant Manager - Twickenham 

My role is organising tours to Canada, North America, South America and the Caribbean.

I graduated from Durham University after obtaining a degree in Sports, Health and Exercise and joined the company later in the year.

I spent a considerable amount of time playing tennis, and represented Kent at Junior and Senior level, and was Captain of the University team. So no surprise then, that my favourite sportsperson is Martina Hingis! I also played netball and hockey during my school years, where I went on a hockey tour to Australia, organised by EDST!

My all time favourite sporting moment: 2003 Rugby World Cup and 2005 Ashes series.

My most satisfying experience working for EDST:  Meeting the ground handlers I work with in the Caribbean and being shown around by them.

This job requires what we call 'the enquiring mind'.  Whilst all our sports are major sports in the UK, in non-commonwealth countries they may not be.  In many countries we send tours to, many of our sports are distinctly minor, e.g. netball.  Therefore we have to apply 'the enquiring mind' to get the results we need.  Catherine, whilst she may be quiet and reserved, has plenty of hidden skills and talents which continue to come to the surface and surprise us all.   Edwin

Tel: 0166 650 3308   Email: catherine.payton@edwindoran.com