Kathryn Rae Deppe
About Kathryn Rae Deppe
Kathryn Rae Deppe is the Chief Regional Counsel Africa at Infobip, specializing in digital innovation within legal services, asset management transactions, and corporate legal advisory.
Current Role at Infobip
Kathryn Rae Deppe serves as the Chief Regional Counsel Africa at Infobip, located in South Africa. Her responsibilities include overseeing corporate legal affairs and providing support for mergers and acquisitions. She is also the Regional Senior Counsel and Corporate Legal Affairs Manager for the Africa Region, contributing her expertise in corporate legal advisory and negotiations.
Previous Experience at Royal HaskoningDHV
Kathryn Rae Deppe held the position of Head of Legal Affairs and Company Secretary for the Africa Region at Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa from 2017 to 2020. During her three-year tenure, she was responsible for managing legal affairs, ensuring corporate compliance, and providing advice on company secretarial functions.
Leadership at Deppe Legal Consulting
As Managing Director of Deppe Legal Consulting (Pty) Ltd, Kathryn Rae Deppe led the firm from 2016 to 2017 in the Johannesburg Area, South Africa. In this role, she specialized in risk management strategies, handled procurement in both public and private sectors, and built strong stakeholder relationships.
Educational Background
Kathryn Rae Deppe completed her Master of Laws (LLM) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal / University of Natal from 2002 to 2006. She was admitted into the Independent Bar of Advocates in 2015.
Legal Experience Across Various Sectors
Kathryn Rae Deppe has held significant legal positions across various sectors. She was Head of Legal Affairs, Local Compliance, and Company Secretary at BSH Home Appliances (Pty) Ltd from 2014 to 2016. She served as Legal Manager at WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd from 2013 to 2014. From 2010 to 2012, she was the Head of Legal, Compliance, and Company Secretary at Thales South Africa. Her extensive experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of both national and international legal and compliance matters.