Alison Barker
About Alison Barker
Alison Barker is a Senior Manager of Analytics at Wickes, where she has worked since 2017. She holds an MChem in Chemistry from the University of Oxford and has extensive experience in analytics and pricing across various companies.
Work at Wickes
Alison Barker has served as the Senior Manager Analytics at Wickes since 2017. In this role, she leads a team that focuses on pricing and analytics, contributing to the company's strategic decision-making processes. Her work has been instrumental in driving changes that improve operational processes within the organization. Based in Watford, Hertfordshire, she has utilized her analytical skills to present conclusions and implement improvements based on her findings.
Education and Expertise
Alison Barker holds a Master of Chemistry (MChem) degree from the University of Oxford, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Prior to this, she completed her A-Levels in Maths at Pocklington from 1996 to 2003. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her analytical expertise, which she applies in her current role at Wickes and in her previous positions.
Previous Experience at Ipsos Mori
Before joining Wickes, Alison Barker worked as a Client Analyst at Ipsos Mori from 2010 to 2013. In this role, she was involved in analyzing client data and providing insights that informed business strategies. Her experience at Ipsos Mori contributed to her analytical skills and understanding of client needs.
Previous Experience at Tesco Plc
Alison Barker was employed at Tesco Plc as a General Manager Price and Promotions Analyst from 2013 to 2017. During her tenure, she focused on pricing strategies and promotional analysis, which helped enhance the company's pricing structure. This role further developed her expertise in analytics and pricing.
Consulting Experience at Newton Europe
Alison Barker began her career as a Consultant at Newton Europe, where she worked for one year from 2007 to 2008. This role provided her with initial exposure to consulting and analytical practices, laying the groundwork for her future positions in analytics and management.