Kate Callaghan
About Kate Callaghan
Kate Callaghan is the General Manager of Corporate Affairs at Chevron Australia and a Board Member at the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA). She has extensive experience in government and community affairs, with a strong legal background.
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Kate Callaghan serves as the General Manager of Corporate Affairs at Chevron Australia. She is also a Board Member at the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA).
Education and Expertise
Kate Callaghan holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of Adelaide. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Certificate in Legal Practice from the University of South Australia. Her legal education complements her extensive experience in corporate affairs, government relations, and public policy.
Chevron Career
Kate Callaghan has a long tenure at Chevron, having held multiple high-level positions. She is currently the General Manager of Corporate Affairs at Chevron Australia, based in Perth. Previously, she served as the General Manager of Policy, Government and Public Affairs for Chevron Asia South in Bangkok from 2014 to 2018. She also managed Policy, Government and Public Affairs for Corporate Business Development in Houston (2013-2014), Government and Community Affairs in Perth (2011-2013), and Government Affairs in Canberra (2009-2011).
Early Career and Government Roles
Before her career at Chevron, Kate Callaghan held several notable positions in government and legal sectors. She served as a Chief of Staff for the Minister for Foreign Affairs in 2008 and was a Senior Advisor to the Leader of the Federal Opposition from 2006 to 2007. She also worked as a Foreign Policy Advisor at the Office of the Shadow Foreign Minister from 2005 to 2006 and as a Diplomat for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra and Jakarta from 1998 to 2004. Early in her career, she practiced law as a Solicitor at Minter Ellison in Adelaide from 1996 to 1997.
Board Memberships and Industry Involvement
In addition to her role at Chevron Australia, Kate Callaghan is an active Board Member at the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA). Through her board membership, she contributes to shaping policies and strategies for the oil and gas industry in Australia. Her involvement in industry organizations underscores her commitment to advancing the sector.