Founder & Director

• Jan 2021 - Present

NewlandRock increases leadership effectiveness for talent-savvy companies and individuals going through a transition. Focused on assessment, executive coaching and wellbeing solutions – internationally.The logo of balanced rocks symbolise markers, known as cairns and are often placed along a trail to signify that you are on the right track when navigation becomes difficult.Leadership Effectiveness is the rock of every business.It’s the leaders of a business that will design the trail and be responsible for making sure talent is on the right track. When times get difficult, the leaders will navigate and identify a route forward – a trail to ‘new land’ and an opportunity to grow.The balanced rocks symbolise the path to success.Maximising talent and leadership effectiveness is what will supercharge company results. Getting it right; build or buy, develop or change, reorganise or cut, is where many businesses seek external support.For more information refer to www.newlandrock.com

Leadership Talent Strategy Advisor I Executive Coach I Leadership Assessment & Development

• Jun 2019 - Nov 2020

Incorporating 20 years of client advisory expertise to enhance talent and maximise performance. Responsible for leading talent strategy and succession planning opportunities for several multinational clients. Key advisory expertise includes:- Executive Coaching - Executive Assessment - Succession Planning - Leadership Development - Organisational Development - Diversity & Inclusion

Head of Leadership Development - Accelerators (EMEA UK&I) | Executive Coach | Leadership Assessor

• Jul 2017 - Aug 2019

Head of Leadership Development - Accelerator Solutions for EMEA UK&I, based in London, responsible for leading best-in-class, accelerator solutions for the firm. Executive Coach to leaders driving organisational change or at the tipping point of their career - emerging to the next level of decision making and authority and C-Suite responsibility. Leadership Assessor - Identify leaders with the potential to pursue executive-level roles with responsibility for building and enhancing enterprise-wide performance.

Senior Management Consultant : UK&I | Talent Strategy | Succession Planning | Executive Coach

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

Specialising in C-Suite executive-level assessments, coaching and succession strategies for multinational organisations. A passion for leadership development, organisational effectiveness and diversity in the workplace. Clients describe Kate as a dedicated consultant who strives to execute a solution that demonstrates a true synergy between the organisation, its employees and the consulting team supporting the project.

Management Consultant | APAC Key Accounts | Hong Kong | Talent Strategy Advisor | Coach

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

From early 2015 Kate's geographic location moved to Hong Kong where she continued to drive multinational relationships across a variety of sectors and with clients who were grabbling with talent challenges. The identification and development of high potential employees to meet the demanding economic climate became a hot topic and influenced a number of the required solutions.

Management Consultant | APAC Multinational Key Accounts | Singapore | Organisational Development

• Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

Joined Hay Group in 2013 following a 10 year career in talent management and the recruitment industry. A successful career that provided outstanding insight in to talent acquisition strategies and retention challenges of multinational organisations globally. At Hay Group Singapore joined the Asia Key Client Team in 2013. A new team with a new vision and strategy for Hay. Specialised in client solutions with western based multinationals across the Asia region and fast growing markets. Priorities included identifying Asia specific client challenges within a global context, designing client solutions and delivering bespoke programmes to enable prime business performance and a tangible return on investment. Led sales based activities that drove increase market share, cross country population of client relationships and knowledge based marketing. Kate's qualifications include a number of Hay Group accreditations including Mastering Strategic Leadership. She is an experienced Coach, Assessor and Facilitator.

Fundraiser

• Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

Joining the Room to Read, Singapore Chapter provided many wonderful opportunities to fundraise for a very worthy cause - children’s education - to provide books to less supported geographies across Asia. As a volunteer my time focused on the annual flagship gala event. Gaining support and financial contribution for multinational companies, securing high value auction items and leading the gala theme to ensure a spectator event was experienced. Joining the Room to Read, Singapore Chapter provided many wonderful opportunities to fundraise for a very worthy cause - children’s education - to provide books to less supported geographies across Asia. As a volunteer my time focused on the annual flagship gala event. Gaining support and financial contribution for multinational companies, securing high value auction items and leading the gala theme to ensure a spectator event was experienced.

Women with Ambition - Female Leadership Network - Network Leader

• Mar 2010 - Nov 2012

My role was to accelerate the growth of this female in leadership community – extend its geographical footprint, expand its networking reach and connect with industry-leading female executives to join and share their story to encourage others. Also, I led the content design – identifying new ways to promote and encourage females to embrace leadership opportunities. Hosting monthly events across Australia, launching Women with Ambition, Asia and developing a close collaboration with the UK, London. During my time leading this networking event, registrations, followers and thought leader contribution tripled. A personal highlight for me was to receive support from senior male leaders who joined this network to encourage their female peers and understand the issues faced by females working towards leadership responsibility.

Head of Client Engagement | Australia & Asia

• Feb 2010 - Nov 2012

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and Managing Director’s of Ambition, Kate was directly responsible for managing the portfolio of key client activity. As Head of Client Engagement, Kate was responsible for managing key client relationships, client development initiatives, and new business tender activity across Australia & Asia. An important aspect of this role was to lead the client relationship, align the client's strategy with its desired recruitment processes and develop partnership models that encouraged fit and client satisfaction. A critical focus of this role was to increase sales across all key accounts by introducing a collaborative approach to client management, establishing best practice behaviours and forming internal client strategy networks groups The result was maximised revenue, consistent cross-selling activity, national/APAC account leverage and an improved client experience. Kate proactively oversaw all Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore Preferred Supplier Agreement (PSA) activity in addition to working closely with UK offices. This involved leading the tender process for new PSA’s from proposal design, content submission, pitch presentations to implementation and driving all negotiation of contractual terms between Ambition and the client including SLA’s and commercial agreements. A core focus was to ensure Ambition Group were placed in a healthy commercial position, realistic client service levels were agreed and value-add initiatives were created. Ambition Group Limited is a provider of recruitment and career services. Established in 1999 with operations in Australia, Asia & UK.

Manager | Banking & Financial Services Division

• Jun 2004 - Jul 2009

Recruitment Consultant

• Jun 2001 - Jun 2004

Sales Consultant

• 2000 - 2001