Kate Richards

Kate Richards serves as President of the British Cattle Veterinary Association and a Non-Executive Director at Moredun Research Institute and SRUC. With extensive experience in veterinary leadership, Kate has held various roles at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, including Chair of the Mind Matters Initiative and Education Committee, and has been an elected member of Council. Past positions include a Non-Executive Director at The Moredun Foundation and a Trustee of the Animal Welfare Foundation. Kate's earlier career spans significant roles at the Ministry of Justice and the Scotland Office, including Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Scotland. Academically, Kate holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from The University of Edinburgh, a Master of Arts in Creative and Life Writing from Goldsmiths, and various additional qualifications in change management and marketing.