Kate Turner

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Board Chair at Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA)

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Climate Change
Views climate change as an interconnected risk, linking environmental impacts to human rights issues such as forced labor and displacement.

Media Appearances

FSI announces new Global Head of Responsible Investment. Featured in First Sentier Group

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Work History

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

Education

10-2025 - 10-2025
Journey to Impact from Small Giants Academy
3-2024 - 6-2024
Company Directors Course from Australian Institute of Company Directors

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Insights For Selling To Kate

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kate is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kate

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kate move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Kate take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Kate

Personality Compatibility


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