Dr. Kate Gerrard

Dr Kate Gerrard is the Chief Operating Officer for University of Wollongong Dubai. Kate has extensive leadership experience across the education sector, spanning higher education, further education and K-12 environments. Originally from the United Kingdom, she spent the first 15 years of her career in senior leadership roles in higher education before relocating to the UAE four years ago. Prior to joining UOWD, she served as Group Chief Operating Officer for an international education group, overseeing operations across a portfolio of schools, colleges and universities in multiple countries. She holds an undergraduate degree and a PhD from the University of Birmingham, as well as a master's degree from the University of Oxford. Throughout her career, Kate has led complex operations and transformation initiatives across a range of educational settings, and has substantial experience in governance, organisational effectiveness and institutional growth.