Katie is an environmental engineer who has dedicated her career to incorporating sustainability into the design, construction and operation of major on and offshore industrial facilities. Her offshore experience includes managing the environmental performance and compliance of the construction and commissioning of Australia’s largest resource development project, the Gorgon Gas Project, and ensuring the sustainable design of Australia’s first proposed susbsea factory off the northwest shelf of WA.

Passionate about the need to decarbonise energy-intensive industries and accelerate Australia’s transition to renewable energy, Katie joined Norway’s largest energy producer, Equinor, as the Australian Environment and Consenting Manager to facilitate the environmentally responsible development of Australia’s emerging offshore wind industry. Katie has a Master of Law, Policy and Government with a focus on domestic and international environmental law and is in the process of gaining her GAICD qualification.

She has facilitated technical expert panels and community consultative committees for multiple industries, enjoys building relationships with stakeholders based on trust and respect and is an active mentor of emerging environmental professionals.