Ms McKenzie was appointed as a Non-Executive Director in February 2021 and has been Chair of the Healius Board since November 2023. She is a Member of the Risk Management Committee and a member of the People, Governance & Remuneration Committee.
Kate is a highly experienced Chief Executive Officer and Non-Executive Director with extensive experience in large change management. After starting her career in the public sector, Kate joined Telstra in 2004 as Group Managing Director Regulatory, Public Policy & Communications. In her 12 years at Telstra, Kate held a range of executive roles in strategy, marketing, products and wholesale. Prior to leaving Telstra, Kate was Chief Operating Officer, responsible for networks, IT, field services, property and NBN relations and delivery. In 2017 Kate was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Chorus, a New Zealand listed telecommunications company.
Kate's other current Board roles include Non-Executive Director of Stockland Corporation Limited (ASX:SGP), GeelongPort, iOR Pty Ltd and Allgas Energy Pty Ltd. Kate is also a member of Bain & Company's Advisory Council. Kate's past board roles have included being the Non-Executive Chair of NBN Co Limited, a Non-Executive Director of AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and a Non-Executive Director of Allianz Australia.
Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.