Prior to moving to New Zealand in 2014, Kate spent 20 years working in investment banking in the UK, with firms such as Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs and, most recently, Deutsche Bank, where she held a variety of senior client coverage and management roles. She has extensive experience of developing solutions for clients, particularly in the areas of financial risk management, structured financing and investments. She now co-runs a Christchurch-based consulting business, advising SMEs on succession planning, strategy and governance, as well as undertaking a number of non-executive directorships.
Kate is Chair of the Risk, Audit and Finance Committee and a member of the Aeronautical Committee.