Kate West is a distinguished engineer, business leader and changemaker. She trained as an engineer and architect and has led the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects across transport, energy, decarbonisation, health, and urban development.

Her influence extends beyond technical excellence into strategy, public policy, inclusion, and sustainability. Previously Arup’s Australasia co-chair, and currently Chief Officer, Business & Markets, APAC she demonstrates strategic acumen and equity-focused leadership, driving digital transformation, accelerating innovation and championing diversity and inclusion. She also serves as a trustee for Arup’s philanthropic arm.

West is an honorary fellow of Engineering Australia, a member of Chief Executive Women, and a contributor to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia. She frequently delivers high-profile keynotes in Australia and internationally on diverse topics – from city resilience to women in leadership. West won the Australian Financial Review Women of the Year (Professional Services) award in 2024 alongside Arup co-chair Kerryn Coker. 

Kate is a distinguished engineer, business leader and passionate changemaker, renowned for her unwavering commitment to technical excellence and capabilities in harnessing multidisciplinary design in pursuit of innovative solutions for clients and communities. Through her contributions to sustainable development, infrastructure decarbonisation, energy transition, digital transformation, and gender equity, she delivered transformative impact on the engineering profession and broader society. Kate has worked across various market sectors, from big builds to delivering infrastructure to remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia. Kate has established a reputation and significant presence in the external market. Kate frequently presents keynote addresses at conferences, is invited by the government to represent the industry on critical agendas and engages with the media.