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Kate Reid
PrintKate Reid is a visionary entrepreneur and the mastermind behind Lune Croissanterie. Kate’s journey towards becoming a renowned pastry chef and the founder of an internationally acclaimed bakery has been anything but linear.
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Testimonials for Kate Reid
Enticing. Intelligent. Empowering. Fearless. Engaging. Kate Reid is all of this. We recently had the pleasure of having Kate Reid participate in a Q&A for a Women in Business event in Melbourne and could not have asked for more. Verbatim from our post-event survey, “The insights that Kate provided - in particular how she dealt with the ups and downs - was so inspiring”.
Nicole McCormack, Westpac
Kate's presentation was outstanding and received the highest rating from our members. She brought incredible energy, was very friendly, and her vulnerability and personal story resonated deeply with everyone in the room. Our Entrepreneurs' Organization members found her insights relatable and inspiring. I highly recommend Kate as a speaker for any event.
Anthony Lam, Entrepreneurs Organisation
You have made a brilliant impact on me personally and the women of the Fremantle Dockers Football Club, thank you! I have received the most amazing feedback over the past few days, from the Student Focus Event to the Luncheon at the Crown, it was such an incredibly powerful and impactful day.
Kelly Black, Fremantle Dockers
Dr Kate Reid is a powerhouse leader: her authenticity, tenacity and vulnerability make her an exceptional speaker who appeals to a business audience. The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry engaged Kate for our annual end of year, women in business themed lunch in December 2024. There was great demand to hear from Kate, with the event drawing a 445 strong crowd - the strongest registration we have had for this event post-pandemic. Likewise, the feedback from members, clients and staff in attendance was overwhelmingly positive as Kate charmed the audience with her heartfelt personal account of her passions,mindset, work ethic, vision and recipe for success. I would highly recommend Kate as a speaker and congratulate her on her incredible achievements to date – there are many more to come, I am certain of that!
Paul Guerra, CEO, The Victorian Chamber of Commerce
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Kate Reid's Biography
Kate Reid is a visionary entrepreneur and the mastermind behind Lune Croissanterie. Kate’s journey towards becoming a renowned pastry chef and the founder of an internationally acclaimed bakery has been anything but linear.
After studying Aerospace Engineering at RMIT University, Kate followed her lifelong passion for Formula 1 racing, accepting a much-coveted role as an aerodynamicist for the Williams F1 team in the UK. After three years she realised the reality of working in the industry wasn’t living up to the dream and so she returned to Melbourne with a new ambition; to pursue a career in pastry.
After a brief spell as a stagiaire in one of Paris’ most illustrious bakeries, followed by countless hours of research and development to perfect the croissant back home, Kate took a leap of faith and opened Lune Croissanterie in 2012, a small bakery specialising in only Croissants.
Lune quickly captured the hearts and minds of locals and tourists alike, placing its firmly on the map as a destination for foodies. With her exceptional attention to detail and dedication to quality, Kate transformed the traditional croissant and the environment in which it is enjoyed, into a world class experience like no other.
What sets Kate apart is her unwavering commitment to excellence. From sourcing the finest ingredients to ensuring precision in every step of the baking process, she has created a business synonymous with perfection and innovation, with brand equity that transcends the food and beverage industry.
This relentless pursuit has garnered praise from celebrity chefs, food critics, and pastry enthusiasts from around the world. In 2016 the New York Times claimed that Lune makes croissants that ‘may be the finest you will find anywhere in the world’.
Under Kate’s exceptional leadership, Lune Croissanterie has grown from a single location in Fitzroy, to an empire supporting over 200 staff in Melbourne and Brisbane. Lune landed in Sydney in 2024. This success has allowed her to share not only her delectable pastries, but her story of leadership and pursuit of excellence to inspire audiences country-wide.
She likes to think of herself a Creative Engineer, which is true. However, she is also a visionary, an entrepreneur, a business leader and an inspiration to anyone who has a dream and the tenacity to achieve it, no matter what.
Kate is the author of Lune: Croissants All Day, All Night, published in 2022. Her upcoming memoir, Destination Moon, A memoir about fast cars, french pastries and finding purpose will be released in November 2025.
Kate was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business at RMIT in December 2023, and was appointed a ‘Friend of Australia’ with Tourism Australia in September 2024.
Contact Helene Greenham directly for Kate Reid’s speaking enquiries – helene@platinumspeakers.com.au