Kat is eager to contribute to Chorus as it decentralises to empower local communities. Her 17 years’ experience across sustainable development, capital markets, and philanthropy aligns with Chorus’ vision.

Kat began her career as a lawyer at Clayton Utz, Sydney, and later served on the Senior Leadership Team of ASX-listed Perpetual Limited. More recently, she developed the impact framework for FTSE-listed Serco Group PLC. She is currently the co-founder of local medtech and AI start-up, Talk2View, a medical viewer you can talk to.

Kat is the former CEO of Grameen Australia, a replication of Grameen Bank, founded by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, and in 2020, she founded impact advisory Aviatrix SDG to deliver systems change strategies for diverse clients. A board member of the think tank Food Frontier, Kat previously served on the boards of Grameen Australia, Women for Election, and MOOD Tea.

In 2019, Kat delivered the TEDxYouth talk: “Making a living or making a difference – is it a choice?” – she believes the choice is illusory and encourages young people to forge a career that achieves both.

Honours and current appointments include:

• Co-Founder, Talk2View
• Chair, Governance, Risk & Finance Committee, Food Frontier
• Member, National Social Value Taskforce
• Admitted in the Supreme Court of NSW, 2008
• Admitted in the High Court of Australia, 2009