Kate brings deep knowledge and understanding of the legal and governance landscape having been a partner of Allens Linklaters; a co-founder of legal services disruptor AdventBalance (merged with Lawyers on Demand); Chief Legal Officer and Group Executive of ASX20 Suncorp; a General Counsel of ASX10 NAB; and General Counsel & Company Secretary at State-Owned Corporation Sydney Water. She is also an experienced company director. Throughout her career, Kate has worked across a variety of industries in highly regulated and scrutinised environments including banking, insurance, real estate, infrastructure, private equity and government. Kate is a member of Chief Executive Women; a graduate member of both AICD and Governance Institute of Australia; and holds degrees in law and economics from University of Sydney. She is an advocate for diversity, a trained executive coach and finds reward in matching talent with opportunity. Outside of work, Kate enjoys competitive road cycling, strength training, snow skiing, contemporary art and theatre.