Kat Shenton

Kat Shenton is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in business and sustainability.

She holds a Sloan Fellowship, with distinction, from the London Business School, a BSc in Mathematical Statistics and Operational Research from the University of Exeter, and has also completed the Women Leadership Programme at INSEAD.

Currently, Kat serves as the Impact and Sustainability Director at Octopus Investments, where she plays a crucial role in driving sustainability initiatives and fostering positive impacts.

Her past roles include being a Board Trustee at The Conservatoire, Blackheath, Head of Renewables Fund Management, Director at Renewable Energy Income Partnership II and I, Head of Energy Asset Management, Portfolio Director, and Investment Director, all at Octopus Investments.

Kat's extensive experience also encompasses serving as a Director at Octopus VCT 3 and 4, a non-executive Director at Demand Logic Limited, and a Project Analyst at Zouk Ventures.

She has contributed significantly to the renewable energy sector, having been a Board Trustee at SolarAid, a Senior Manager at solarcentury, and Head of Operations at Global Action Plan.

Prior to her current roles, Kat started her career as a Networking Specialist at IBM, demonstrating her early interest and foundations in technology.

Kat Shenton's career journey showcases her profound commitment to sustainability, renewable energy, and impactful investment strategies, making her a well-respected expert in the field.