Kate Seward

Background

About Kate Seward

I am a senior leader at Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, where I direct corporate and strategic affairs at the intersection of national security, economic opportunity, and the responsible adoption of AI and other technologies. My passion lies in collaborating with government, industry, and community partners to drive digital transformation and ensure technology delivers broad societal benefit. Before joining Microsoft, I was a management consultant with the Boston Consulting Group, advising public and private sector clients on complex transformation projects. My career began at Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with postings at the Australian Embassies in Beijing and Washington, DC. I hold an MBA with Distinction from London Business School. Beyond my corporate role, I serve as Deputy Chair of the Board at The Substation, one of Australia’s leading venues for contemporary and experimental arts.