With a career spanning more than 30 years, Catherine is a purpose-driven leader who combines strategic business expertise with a strong commitment to diversity and social impact. Catherine joins DCA from Woolworths Group Limited where she served as Group General Manager Inclusion and Belonging from 2021. Prior to this, Catherine spent more than 16 years at KPMG Australia, most recently as Partner, Corporate Citizenship. During her time at KPMG, she held several key leadership roles, including co-lead of KPMG Indigenous Services, Director and Head of Corporate Citizenship, and Manager of Community Partnerships and the KPMG Foundation.

DCA Board Chair Sunita Gloster AM said, “Catherine has a deep understanding of how to engage leaders across business, government and community in diversity and inclusion,”. “Her role leading inclusion at one of Australia’s largest employers, coupled with her experience in ESG, specifically in business and human rights, will be invaluable as DCA works to support its members’ needs and address Australia’s workplace opportunities and challenges.”

“I’m thrilled to be joining DCA at such a vital time for diversity and inclusion across Australia’s workplaces,” Catherine said.

It was a great privilege to partner with Chair, Sunita Gloster AM, Deputy Chair, Chris Lamb, and the broader board – comprising Julie Canepa, Peter Chun, Ian Goshko, Elizabeth Hristoforidis, Louise Monger, Craig Mutton, and Annie Pettitt on this important appointment.

Read the full announcement here.