Kate Howard

Kate Howard has a diverse work experience in finance and accounting. Kate is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Xtend-Life Group Limited since October 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Business Manager at Zincovery from October 2021 to October 2022. Kate also held the position of Finance and Business Services Manager at Xtend-Life Natural Products (Intl) Ltd from May 2017 to November 2021. Before that, they worked at Physio-Control, Inc., where they served as Finance Manager EMEA from September 2014 to October 2016 and as Statutory Accountant from September 2013 to August 2014. Kate started their career at Ernst & Young, where they held various positions including Senior Accountant (audit services) from October 2011 to June 2013, Senior Accountant from January 2013 to April 2013, and Accountant (audit services) from February 2009 to October 2011. Kate also gained experience as a Summer Intern (audit services) at Ernst & Young from November 2007 to February 2008.

Kate Howard attended Ashburton College from 2000 to 2004. Kate did not earn a degree or study any specific field during their time at Ashburton College.

After completing high school, they enrolled at the University of Otago from 2005 to 2008. Kate earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a focus on Accounting and Finance.

In November 2011, Kate obtained a certification as a Chartered Accountant from the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.