About

Tapping into the expertise gained through a multi-layered and diverse career, Cathy has the ability to rapidly acquire a depth of knowledge of new and complex subject matter and manage the necessary response - whether that is stakeholder engagement, research and evaluation, or a communications and issues management strategy.

With a highly tuned risk radar, Cathy devises innovative approaches to complex challenges in difficult and sensitive settings.

While Cathy has recent and specialist expertise of more than 12 years in public affairs and stakeholder engagement in major public health and hospital services, she also has extensive prior senior experience across multiple sectors, including major infrastructure projects.

Having liaised closely with Government, including Ministers and Premiers, for more than three decades, Cathy understands the complexities involved in major Government programs and how to work closely with clients.

In earlier roles, she liaised with international governments, when travelling extensively in Africa and Asia, setting up and accompanying international media visits.