Kate Taylor

Kate Taylor is an experienced professional in industry engagement and business development, currently serving as the Director of Industry Engagement - Health and Social Impact at Queensland University of Technology since May 2020. Taylor has held various leadership roles, including Executive Director of Industry Engagement and is set to become Director of Industry Engagement at Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia Ltd in October 2024. As a Board Member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council and Chair at the University of Tasmania, Taylor has contributed significantly to the fields of health and social impact. Previous roles include Senior Lead in Bioeconomy for Society and Manager of Business Development and Technology Transfer at the University of Tasmania. Taylor's earlier experience encompasses positions at UTAS Nexus Aquasciences Pty Ltd, Startup Tasmania, and qutbluebox, along with a background in business development at Leaf Resources Limited. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Biotechnology with a focus in Microbiology from The University of Queensland.