Kate (Ngai Tahu) is a seasoned agribusiness professional with 20 years of experience in resource management, environmental policy, and stakeholder engagement. She has held leadership roles as Executive Director of Landpro, Deputy Chair of Thriving Southland, and Chair of the New Zealand Rural Leadership Trust. A 2018 Nuffield Scholar and 2023 Rabobank Emerging Leader awardee, Kate holds a BA in Geography & Political Science from Victoria University and has completed the Harvard Business School's Leading Professional Service Firms program and the Institute of Directors Governance Development Programme.