Kate Hughes

Kate Hughes is the Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee and a member of the Audit and Governance & Nominations Committees.

Kate Hughes was appointed a Director of SkyCity in September 2022​.

Melbourne-based Kate Hughes is an experienced non-executive director, holding board and committee roles across a diverse portfolio, including the Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety, Department of Transport, Department of Health, SuniTAFE and Lower Murray Water. She also holds committee roles with two Commonwealth regulators, Comcare and Seacare Authority and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

Prior to embarking on a governance career, Ms. Hughes held executive roles in risk management, governance and compliance across various sectors, including financial services, agribusiness, fast-moving consumer goods, telecommunications, and tertiary education. Her private sector experience is complemented by regulatory experience at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and NSW Treasury.

Ms. Hughes holds tertiary qualifications in commerce, applied finance, and occupational health and safety and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.