Kiwibank has announced the appointment of Kate Jorgensen as an Independent Non Executive Director following a Director search led by SEQEL Partners. Kate will be appointed to the Board as of 1 June 2023 and will also become a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Kate brings a wealth of experience in strategic, financial, and audit matters, with several senior leadership positions held in NZ's telecommunications, infrastructure, and construction industries. Her focus on governance, risk management and sustainability has earned her the respect of stakeholders.
 
Kate currently serves on the boards of Chorus, Suncorp NZ and Kiwibank. She has held senior positions as CFO of Vodafone NZ, KiwiRail, and Fletcher Building's infrastructure division. Kate is an impact coach with the Springboard Trust and was a member of the Sustainable Business Council Advisory Board.
 
She holds a Masters in Technological Futures and a Bachelor of Business, is a Chartered Accountant of Australia and New Zealand, and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.