In Conversation with Katie Oakham

It’s time for Episode 3 of our “In Conversation” series, where we bring together brilliant individuals who have made an impact on the professional landscape. In this episode, This time, Making Moves’ Director of Agency, Anthony Murphy, chats with Katie Oakham, the Office Manager at Adyen.

Adyen is a leading global payment platform and long-standing Making Moves client. We had the pleasure of finding and fitting out their impressive London HQ in Fitzrovia, which reflects Adyen’s commitment to its people and culture. Over 15 mintues Anthony and Katie delve into the new role of the office in a post-pandemic world, including:

Katie’s Role as Office Manager: Delve into the daily responsibilities of an office manager – the heart of the office. Katie shares insights into her multifaceted role, from people-facing tasks to ensuring the wellbeing of the team, handling IT matters, and managing internal events.

Adyen’s London HQ: The essential factors Adyen considered when searching for their London headquarters included desirable features like terraces, an open-plan layout, and a prime West End location. Fitzrovia became a non-negotiable choice given its proximity to Oxford Street, where numerous merchants that Adyen works with operate.

Cultivating the Office Experience: Creating an office space that people genuinely want to be in holds significance. Katie discusses the fifth floor events space, complete with a bar and terrace. She also highlights the wellness suite equipped with Pelotons, the onsite barista, daily lunch provision, and a variety of snacks for Adyen employees to enjoy. Weekly events further contribute to a vibrant office culture.

Keep an eye out for our next instalment of In Conversation and listen to the full episode with Katie here.

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