Kate Hughes

Kate is an experienced non-executive director, holding board and committee roles across a diverse portfolio, including the Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety, Department of Transport, Department of Health and Lower Murray Water. Kate also holds committee roles with two Commonwealth regulators, Comcare and Seacare Authority, and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

Prior to this Kate held executive roles in risk management, governance and compliance across various sectors including financial services, agribusiness, fast moving consumer goods, telecommunications, and tertiary education. Her private sector experience is complemented by regulatory experience at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and NSW Treasury

Kate holds tertiary qualifications in commerce, applied finance and OH&S and she is a graduate of the AICD.

Kate was appointed to the SuniTAFE Board in September 2021.