Kate Findlater

Kate Findlater has a diverse and extensive work experience in the automotive industry. Kate is currently working as a Business Development & Account Manager at SIXT Australia, providing mobility solutions for businesses in Western Australia. Prior to that, they served as a Director at Auto_Hntr.

In 2022, Kate worked as a Key Account Manager Automotive at Openpay, focusing on developing conquest and engagement strategies and educating merchants on the benefits of Buy Now Pay Later systems.

From 2019 to 2022, they held the position of Business Development Manager at Melville Toyota, where they built relationships and fostered customer retention, set goals, and led teams for business and revenue growth.

At Rockingham Toyota, from 2019 to 2022, Kate served as a Business Development Manager & Fleet Manager, actively supporting local communities and growing the fleet business.

Kate previously worked at Toyota WA for several roles, including Regional Used Vehicle & Sales Kaizen Manager, Regional Fleet Manager, Sales Customer First & Kaizen Manager, Sales Kaizen Manager, and Retail Development Coordinator. Kate played a key role in engaging and uplifting used vehicle operations and promoting PMA fleet capabilities, and implemented Kaizen activity and training within the Western Australian Toyota Dealer Network.

Earlier in their career, Kate worked as a New Vehicle Sales Consultant at Parkland Mazda and as a Sales Consultant & Sales Manager at Parkland Kia.

Kate Findlater completed their Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing & Communications from The University of Notre Dame Australia from 1999 to 2003. Prior to that, they attended Presbyterian Ladies' College in Perth from 1994 to 1998. Additionally, Kate obtained a Yard Manager certification from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety in Western Australia in 1998. Kate also acquired an Executive Ready certification from Women in Automotive in the year 2020.