Kate joined the Board in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) (University of Technology, Sydney) and a Bachelor of Law (University of New South Wales).
Kate is an experienced senior executive and director and is currently a director of Ryman Healthcare Limited and Chair of Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre. She is also Managing Director of Vitrafy Life Sciences Ltd.
Kate’s previous roles include Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Virtus Health Limited, Chief Operating Officer of Ramsay Health Care and a director of Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation. She spent 10 years at Transfield Services Limited (now Ventia) from 2006 to 2016 as Chief Risk & Legal Officer/Company Secretary and Chief Executive Operations (Logistics, Construction, Consulting).
Kate also practised as a lawyer for 14 years from 1992 to 2006 including as a Partner at Corrs Chambers Westgarth and Baker McKenzie. She was also a Registered Nurse for 5 years from 1987 to 1992.
Wesfarmers Committee Memberships:
Member of the Remuneration and Nomination committees.