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Catherine Epps CMInstD

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Board Chair at Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand
📍 Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Catherine is a dedicated health executive and Board Chair for Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand, with a background as a Speech-language Therapist. She leverages her experience as Director of Medical Devices at PHARMAC and from senior roles at WorkSafe and Capital and Coast DHB to improve health outcomes for New Zealanders.

Originally from the UK, Catherine moved to New Zealand in 2006. She is an avid outdoors enthusiast who enjoys tramping and sailing. She also values spending quality time with her whānau (family), embracing the lifestyle New Zealand has to offer.

Her career was profoundly shaped by her early clinical work with individuals who had experienced a stroke, sparking a long-term commitment to patient advocacy.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Board Chair
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Personality Overview

How Catherine shows up

Non-Confrontational
Story Driven
Consensus Focused

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Priorities

Topics Catherine cares about

Stroke Patient Advocacy
Her progression from Board Member to Chair at Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand showcases her deep, long-standing commitment to supporting those affected by stroke.
Improving NZ Healthcare
In her roles at PHARMAC and as a board chair, she focuses on systemic improvements and strategic partnerships to enhance health services across New Zealand.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Board Chair
Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand
11-2022 - 11-2024
Deputy Chair
Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand
5-2021 - 11-2022
Board Member
Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand
8-2023
Director Medical Devices
PHARMAC
1-2022 - 2-2025
Board Member
Mary Potter Hospice
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2019 - 2020
Post Graduate Certificate Health
Victoria University of Wellington
2002 - 2005
Master of Science (MSc)
City University London
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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