Catherine Farrell is Joint Chief Executive of NCMA and shares the role with Liz Bayram. NCMA is a charity and professional association for childminders and nannies and its vision is that all its members provide the highest standards of care and learning for children.

Catherine joined NCMA as its Director of Finance in 2006 and became Joint Chief Executive in June 2009.

Catherine started her career in the private sector with Ernst and Young, moved to the voluntary sector and prior to joining NCMA specialised in providing financial and business development advice to a range of public sector organisations including membership bodies and housing trusts.