Kate Smith

Kate Smith is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in people development and talent management. Currently serving as the Head of People Development at Parkdean Resorts since September 2020, Kate has successfully formulated and executed learning and development strategies, enhancing employee growth and retention. Prior roles include Kickstart People Manager at Parkdean Resorts, as well as Talent Manager, where Kate recruited exceptional personnel across the company's 67 sites. Previous experiences include Head of People & Development at Sir John Fitzgerald Ltd, HR Project Manager, and Talent Acquisition Manager at LSL Property Services, where Kate specialized in recruiting for the estate agency sector. Early career experiences also included formulating customer service training as a Hospitality Training Executive. Kate holds a BA hons in Geography from Newcastle University.