Kate Leary

Kate Leary is a seasoned talent acquisition professional with extensive experience in managing recruitment strategies and programs across various industries. Currently serving as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Genesis since September 2023, Kate previously held the position of Global Talent Development Manager at Korn Ferry from March 2011 to May 2023, where responsibilities included designing key people programs to align with business strategies and enhance talent engagement. Additional roles include leadership positions at Accenture, NZ Post, Stockland Property Group, AGL Energy, and Fonterra, where Kate successfully drove recruitment outcomes and operational performance, overseeing significant annual hires and fostering strong partnerships with business leaders. Earlier experience includes positions as Candidate Recruitment Manager and Senior Recruitment Consultant at Itper - The Education Recruiter and TeachLondon.