Katie Simpson

Katie Simpson is an accomplished legal and governance professional with extensive experience across various sectors, including corporate governance, legal counsel, and compliance. Currently serving as the Head of Corporate Governance and Legal at Engineers Australia since May 2025, Katie has previously held significant roles such as Independent Chair of the Nominations Committee at Queensland Cricket and General Manager of Advisory at Directors Australia. In prior positions, Katie has served as General Counsel and Company Secretary at both Alex Bank and Energy Super, where responsibilities included leading legal, risk, compliance, and governance functions. With a robust educational background including a Bachelor of Laws from Queensland University of Technology and various governance qualifications, Katie has a proven track record of delivering governance transformation and strategic legal support across multiple organizations.