Kate is a professional, non-executive director having sold her consultancy, Governance Matters, in 2017. Prior to establishing Governance Matters, Kate earned a law degree from the University of Melbourne and worked in management at a commercial law firm.

Kate is an expert in strategy, governance and commercial law.

Kate’s board experience has spanned commercial, statutory and not-for-profit entities across diverse sectors: banking and finance; engineering; defence; biotech; entertainment; gaming; software; education; employment; housing and accommodation and professional services.

She currently chairs the Adelaide Fringe and is a director of Whittles Management Services Pty Ltd and Lanser Services Fund.

She is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.