Kym Cooper

Kym Cooper is a dedicated advocate for pure leaf tea, involved in innovative ventures like East Forged and The Steepery Tea Co in Brisbane, Australia.

With a background in Chartered Accountancy, Kym made a career shift to pursue her passion for tea, leveraging her financial expertise to enhance the tea industry.

In her day-to-day activities, she collaborates with tea partner Tania Stacey at East Forged, sources teas globally, fosters relationships with tea producers, and creates engaging tea events for the local community.

Kym's educational background includes studying at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, as well as earning a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and Arts from The University of Queensland.

Her professional journey includes roles at Aveo Live Well, Aegis Group plc, Energy Saving Trust, News UK, Deloitte Australia, Michael Hill, and Queensland Audit Office, showcasing her diverse experience in finance and auditing.