International Women’s Day 2026

Opening Reflection Kate Robinson has aspired to be a leader from a young age, with her early years shaped by a love of playing for the team and contributing to shared outcomes. Career Journey & Key Milestones Kate Robinson is a National Director at Savills, leading the growth of the Valuation & Advisory business and spearheading the expansion of its social infrastructure capability. This includes new national services across aged care, retirement living, SDA and land lease communities. Her career journey spans a wide range of roles. From sports captain to coach, waitress to general manager, and ultimately from valuer to director, Kate has progressed through diverse experiences. In every role she has held, she has enjoyed understanding how things work, deconstructing complexity, and rebuilding systems, teams and processes to make them better. Leadership Philosophy & Style Having aspired to be a leader from a young age, Kate enjoys the challenge inherent in every role she undertakes. She is energised by the process of deconstruction and improvement, and by rebuilding systems, teams and processes to strengthen outcomes. Balancing Professional Ambitions and Personal Responsibilities Never one to shy away from a challenge, Kate reflects that balancing family and career has been the biggest and most rewarding tension she has navigated. She views this tension as a meaningful part of her journey. Advice to Women Entering the Industry Kate’s advice is simple. Seek out this tension and rest in it. It will bring out the best version of you. Closing Reflection Kate Robinson’s journey reflects a commitment to leadership, challenge and continuous improvement. Through her work, she continues to contribute to the growth of her business and the teams she leads.