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Catherine is responsible for developing and executing our strategy for advising governments around the world. Working closely with clients and EY teams, she identifies key public sector issues and leads the development of new client services and offerings.
Catherine has spent much of her career providing services to state and federal departments and regulators, ministerial councils, not-for-profits and NGOs in every state and territory in Australia, and in New Zealand. The implications of this work are far-reaching, improving outcomes for citizens across education, health, human services, defense, transport and infrastructure, and central agencies.
Catherine has post-graduate qualifications from Monash University, Harvard University, Stanford University and the Cranlana Programme. She is a Trustee and Audit Committee Chair of the Melbourne Olympic Parks Trust, which governs the largest sports and entertainment precinct in the Oceania region.
How Catherine is building a better working world
“Government is crucial to the lives of us all. From keeping people and communities safe to creating the conditions for economies to grow sustainably, we all have a stake in the effective running of government programs and services.
By working with public sector organizations to help make these programs and services the best they can be, the EY teams that I lead improve lives and communities around the world.”
Catherine's latest thinking
Six ways cities can be more resilient and sustainable
How city leaders can build resilience while achieving their economic goals and improving life for citizens – today and into the future. Find out more.
08 Dec 2023
Catherine Friday
Can a universal carbon price be fair for everyone?
Most governments and climate experts agree we need a carbon price to reach net zero. Delivering a just transition is the hard part. Read more.
05 Dec 2023
Catherine Friday
How can workers find their place in the green economy?
The push toward a fossil-free and just transition will shape a new era of economic growth and a landscape of new jobs. Find out more.
08 Nov 2023
Catherine Friday
Why human-centered design is critical for universities
Purposefully putting human needs and expectations at the center of higher education digital transformation will improve university success. Learn more.
07 Nov 2023
Catherine Friday
If theres no silver bullet can green tech hit the target?
Governments need to choose the most scalable technologies that will bridge the gap between climate ambition and climate action. Find out more.
18 Oct 2023
Catherine Friday
Empowering next generations for a sustainable future
Corporations, educational institutions, and governments must be prepared to “green skill” tomorrow’s workforce. Learn more.
05 Jun 2023
Gillian Hinde
How digital collaborations can help close the learning poverty gap
Digital tools and capabilities in the hands of teachers in low-income countries help to empower and support future leaders.
24 Jan 2023
Anne Sawyer
How CEOs can partner with governments facing policy dilemmas
Global disruption has been intensified by the war in Ukraine, find out how companies can work with governments as they address critical policy dilemmas.
08 Jun 2022
Catherine Friday
Six ways that governments can drive the green transition
These six government priorities can help accelerate the evolution to a green, net-zero future.
13 May 2022
Catherine Friday
How to put students at the center of a digital strategy for higher education
In the second episode of our series, Tim Hume, Chief Information Officer at Macquarie University, reveals how being “frank and fearless” can help the sector overcome challenges and realize opportunities.
24 Jan 2022
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Are universities of the past still the future
EY is helping universities to prepare for a future higher education landscape that could look very different from that of today.
24 Jan 2022
Catherine Friday