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Kate Turner

Observer · DISC type ci
Board Chair at Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA)
📍 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Kate Turner is the Global Head of Responsible Investment at First Sentier Investors, where she leverages her legal background to lead the firms global RI strategy. She specializes in sustainable finance, ESG integration, and engaging with companies on critical issues like climate change and modern slavery. Kate also serves as the Board Chair for RIAA.

Kate is passionate about the power of collaboration and finance to drive positive real-world outcomes and make better-informed investment decisions. She is an influential voice in the industry, frequently speaking on topics ranging from animal welfare in supply chains to the importance of ethical leadership and addressing systemic investment risks.

She is the Chair of Investors Against Slavery and Trafficking APAC, demonstrating her deep commitment to combating human rights issues.

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Current Role
Board Chair
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Personality Overview

How Kate shows up

Assertive
Example Seeker
Curious

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Priorities

Topics Kate cares about

Responsible Investment
As Global Head at First Sentier Investors, she defines and delivers the firm's RI strategy, focusing on ESG integration and engaging with clients on sustainable practices.
Combating Modern Slavery
Actively works to address human rights issues as the Chair of Investors Against Slavery and Trafficking APAC and believes engagement is key to remediation.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Board Chair
Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA)
7-2024
Board Member, First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd
First Sentier Group
6-2023 - 3-2025
Board Member
Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA)
10-2022
Global Head of Responsible Investment
First Sentier Group
4-2022 - 10-2022
Deputy Global Head of Responsible Investment
First Sentier Group
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
10-2025 - 10-2025
Journey to Impact
Small Giants Academy
3-2024 - 6-2024
Company Directors Course
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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