Kate Jorgensen

About Kate

Kate joined Suncorp’s New Zealand Boards (Vero Insurance New Zealand Limited and Vero Liability Insurance Limited) in September 2022.

Kate brings a wealth of experience in strategic, financial, and audit matters, with several senior leadership positions held in New Zealand's telecommunications, infrastructure, and construction industries. Her focus on governance, risk management and sustainability has earned her the respect of stakeholders.

Kate also serves on the Boards of Chorus, Kiwibank and Southern Cross. She has held senior positions as CFO of Vodafone NZ, KiwiRail, and Fletcher Building's infrastructure division. 

Kate is an impact coach with the Springboard Trust and was a member of the Sustainable Business Council Advisory Board.

Prior to its sale in January 2025, she was also a Director of Suncorp’s Board for Asteron Life Limited.

Kate holds a Masters in Technological Futures and a Bachelor of Business, is a Chartered Accountant of Australia and New Zealand, and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.