Catherine has a background in both the private and the public sectors in Australia and Japan which has included trade development, investment, marketing and diplomatic roles.

Catherine’s work in Government and international business development has given her extensive experience working with major corporations, mid-market and small high growth companies, supporting their strategies to expand globally.

As International Trade Manager for Dairy Australia, Catherine leads a team engaged in shaping national trade agreements, technical market access and market development to help Australian dairy product succeed and grow in key overseas markets.