Kat Barrett

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT KAT BARRETT

I’m a strategic HR leader with a passion for building inclusive, high‑performing cultures across complex, mission‑driven environments. I’m known for getting the job done — driving change forward with resilience, clarity, and a strong moral compass. Whether navigating organisational transformation or strengthening culture from the ground up, I bring a blend of strategic foresight, operational rigour, and human‑centred leadership.My career spans defence, logistics, infrastructure, and social impact settings, where I’ve led people strategies that align workforce capability with organisational ambition. From designing talent frameworks and embedding DE & I into leadership development, to supporting blue‑ and white‑collar workforces through change, I create environments where people can thrive and organisations can deliver sustainably.I’m at my best in roles where culture, inclusion, and organisational purpose matter. I care deeply about fairness, equality, and teamwork — and I build trust quickly by being values‑led, pragmatic, and unafraid to tackle difficult challenges. I thrive in high‑change, high‑impact environments where leaders want someone who can turn vision into action and bring people with them. I’m now exploring senior opportunities where I can shape the future of HR, culture, and DE & I — roles that combine strategic influence with meaningful social value and long‑term organisational impact.Core strengths:→ Executive‑level stakeholder engagement & trusted senior partnership→ Inclusive culture transformation & DE & I strategy→ Talent development, succession & capability building→ High‑performing team leadership & organisational resilience→ HR operations across diverse workforce settings→ Delivering change with integrity, fairness & a strong moral compass