Cathryn M.

Cathryn M. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic management and capability development. Currently serving as the National Manager of Strategy and Performance at Fire and Emergency NZ since October 2018, Cathryn also held the position of Acting Deputy Chief Executive for Organisational Strategy and Capability Development. Prior to this role, Cathryn worked at the Ministry for Primary Industries from October 2016 to October 2018 as Manager of the Exporter Regulatory Advice Service and held various strategic positions from November 2010 to 2016, including Principal Adviser and Senior Strategic Project Adviser. Cathryn began a career in the public sector as a Fisheries Investigator at the Ministry of Fisheries and also served as a Captain in the NZ Army from January 1999 to May 2007. Academically, Cathryn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Psychology from Massey University and a Master of Strategic Studies from Victoria University of Wellington.