Kate Dundas

Kate Dundas's Biography

Kate Dundas is the Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network Australia (UNGCNA), the Australian Local Network of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact.

As Executive Director, Kate leads a team of experts across the fields of business and human rights, environment and climate change, anti-bribery and corruption and sustainable development. Kate leads the Australian Chapter of the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

With over 20 years of experience in strategy, operations, futures, foresight, data, sustainability, urban design, and community development across both the public and private sectors, Kate brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for creating positive change.

She has worked with over 300 businesses and stakeholders to advance the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Kate’s previous career highlights include:

• Leading Sustainability Victoria as Acting COO, overseeing IT, systems, commercial, legal, governance, project management, risk, and finance.
• Founding 3000acres, a project to increase urban food production.
• Serving as a Board Member at Montsalvat, and contributing to the Audit Risk and Finance Committee and the Buildings Committee.

Kate holds degrees in Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership, Harvard Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership program and is an Executive MBA candidate.

Kate is passionate about sharing her insights on sustainability, corporate strategy, and community development. Her background uniquely positions her to provide valuable perspectives to diverse audiences.

To enquire about Kate for your event contact Helene Greenham directly: helene@platinumspeakers.com.au