Cathy Harris

Catherine lives in Sydney and is Chairperson of Harris Farm Markets, which she co-founded with her husband, David. Catherine’s other roles have included Consul General for Bhutan, Deputy Chancellor UNSW, Commissioner for the NRL, federal Director of the Affirmative Action Agency and Director of the St Margaret’s Public and Private Hospital. She is a member of the board of Taronga Zoo and previously served on boards including the Australian Ballet, Tyro Payments and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Catherine was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2006 and awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001 and the Public Service Medal in 2000. She is passionate about equity and environmental issues and believes that taking action on climate change and the environment is not only vital for the earth, but for business as well. Her favourite roles to date are being grandmother to her ten grandchildren and farmer in the Blue Mountains.