Kate Panagiotakis

Chief Planning Officer

Leads strategic planning initiatives and oversees the development and execution of organizational strategies to achieve long-term goals.

Kate’s Bio

Upon the successful completion of an Honours degree in Commerce & Spanish at both The University of Birmingham, UK and Facultad de Económicas, in Madrid, Spain, Kate relocated to Australia. She gained extensive experience in the finance industry over the course of nearly a decade, during which she held directorships in Finance and Operations. Kate further transitioned to an operations and finance role with the Asia Pacific Master Licensee and various affiliate businesses. Recognizing significant opportunities for growth, she assumed a global role as Chief Planning Officer after a decade with the company, including a period as interim Chief Financial and Legal Officer.

 

Kate has played a pivotal role in restructuring the current executive team, transforming it into a high-performing, cohesive unit primed for the next phase of growth. In her capacity as Chief Planning Officer, she spearheads the development and execution of the global business plan, ensuring seamless alignment with the company's vision, mission, and values.

Fun facts about Kate

  • An avid fan of National Rugby League's "North Queensland Cowboys" with a wardrobe of fan gear to match.

  • Goal junkie with a competitive streak. Kate turns household chores into time challenges, putting on shoes into balance challenges, and has been known to race leaves down the street while running.

  • Her favorite job (aside from AC!) was door-to-door sales at 19, selling fixed-line phone plans. Not having a mortgage made it more appealing!

  • Currently learning to play the saxophone, having spent years playing the oboe in Secondary School.

  • A passion for cooking and experimentation in the kitchen. The current fixation is perfecting the French Baguette, 85% there!
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