Having dedicated her career to the Healthcare and Life Sciences sectors, Kathy initially trained as a speech pathologist and later as a registered psychologist working in the hospital, community health and academic sectors. For the past 20 years, Kathy has held executive leadership positions in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer health industries specialising in business development, licensing, acquisitions and venture investment including for Sanofi and Johnson & Johnson. During her time working in industry, Kathy led external innovation investment and licensing for Australia and New Zealand. She was instrumental in designing, establishing and leading multiple value creating Public Private Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Venture investments, Licenses and Acquisitions as well as collaborations with universities, start-ups and government organisations.

A recognised leader for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Kathy was the co-founder of Medicines Australia's Pharmaceutical Australia Inclusion Group (PAIG)– a special working group designed to foster diverse and inclusive corporate cultures across the Pharmaceutical industries to enhance social sustainability, responsible business practices and deliver long-term value creation.

With Kathy’s real-world healthcare and industry experience and vast professional networks, she is committed to working with organisations to help develop bespoke talent solutions, attracting, developing and retaining leaders with the right blend of skills, experience, industry knowhow and purpose to meet the needs of these dynamic sectors.

Kathy is a Registered Psychologist and holds various tertiary degrees in Science, Psychology, Education and Law as well as being a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.