Kate Ferguson

Kate Ferguson is a seasoned executive search consultant and marketing professional with over 30 years of experience.1 She was a Partner at Hourigan International for 12 years, from April 2011 to September 2023.1 Currently, she serves as a Partner and Head of the Consumer & CMO Practices at Johnson Partners, a role she assumed in September 2023.1

Kate's expertise spans various sectors, including Consumer Products, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Tourism, Sport, and Health & Lifesciences.1 She supports ASX listed, private, and private equity consumer companies in their executive search needs.1

Her career highlights include:

• Over 14 years of experience as a leading executive search consultant1
• 16 years as a senior marketer, including roles at Scentre Group (Westfield), See Australia, and Volkswagen Group Australia1
• A Bachelor of Commerce in Management & Marketing from the University of Tasmania1
• A Masters of Applied Science in Coaching Psychology from the University of Sydney1

Kate is known for her authenticity, innate sense of curiosity, strategic thinking, and determination in identifying and attracting top talent for C-suite positions.1 Outside of work, she is passionate about AFL and enjoys skiing and traveling with her family.1