Kathleen Howell
General Introduction
Kathleen Howell is a dynamic leader with a passion for fostering talent and culture. With over a decade of management experience across industries such as hospitality, health, and professional services, Kathleen combines a people-first approach with strategic oversight to drive organisational success.
Kathleen’s professional journey reflects her diverse expertise. From owning a successful health and wellness business to holding pivotal roles in people and culture management, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead and innovate. She is also a certified company secretary, completing the ACID course to enhance her governance capabilities.
Experience
Head of People and Culture
Vertua Limited
2022 - Present
Directs talent management and cultural development for this diversified investment company. Kathleen also serves as Company Secretary, overseeing governance and compliance.
Business Owner
V3
2014 - 2019
Owned and operated a successful health and wellness business in Sydney and Perth, delivering tailored lifestyle and nutrition programs to clients, including major gym franchises like Fernwood.
Current Role
As Director and Responsible Manager at Defender AM, Kathleen ensures compliance and operational excellence. Her leadership extends to HR and OHS initiatives, where she contributes to building a cohesive and motivated team that aligns with Defender AM’s vision for growth and innovation.