Kate McLachlan

Kate McLachlan
 Position Senior Business Development Manager
 Org Unit Business Development
 Email kate.mclachlan@adelaide.edu.au
 Telephone +61 8 8313 2864
 Location Floor/Room Level Three ,  44-60 Rundle Mall - Rundle Mall Plaza ,   North Terrace
  • Biography/ Background

    Kate is an agribusiness professional with a lifetime of experience in Australian agriculture.

    As a 6th generation sheep and grain producer based on the Adelaide Plains, Kate is passionate about pairing her knowledge and experience in primary production with her technical skills in business strategy and project management to effectively engage with stakeholders across the Ag value chain.

    Having held roles in FMCG, higher education and agribusiness as well as sitting on various industry committees including the Livestock SA board, Kate has led business initiatives across a diverse range of industries and has the ability to combine creativity with skills in stakeholder management and project delivery.

    In her current role with the University of Adelaide, Kate facilitates connections between the university’s research and teaching communities, industry and government to deliver positive, impactful outcomes for Australian agriculture.

  • Qualifications

    B. Commerce (Marketing)

    Dip. Languages (French)

  • Awards & Achievements

    Australian Institute of Company Directors - Graduate, Company Director's Course (GAICD), 2024

    National Farmers' Federation - National Agriculture Leadership Program, 2022

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Entry last updated: Thursday, 3 Oct 2024

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