Katharine is ABRI's CEO and she also supports the Australian Battery Industry Association. She has extensive experience in setting direction, articulating and driving public policy outcomes to strengthen safety and sustainability. She greatly enjoys working with the battery recycling industry to support development of a world leading innovative and best practice sector. Prior to joining ABRI, she worked in senior executive roles across the energy, resources, planning, water, infrastructure and environment portfolios within government. University qualifications in economics, Asian studies and environmental management provides her with a strong skill set to take a multi-disciplinary approach to applying evidence based solutions to policy challenges.