Kate Hely - North Ward Councillor for Stonnington


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  • About Kate

Hello!





Professional Career:

20 years experience as a strategist working with agencies such as Ogilvy, DDB, M&C Saatchi, TBWA and BWM Dentsu (in Windsor) on brands like McDonald's, Nandos, Cadbury, Dan Murphy's, Cricket Australia and Schweppes.


Education:

  • Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
  • MBA (MBS) - H1 Average Grade, Dean's Letter of Excellence.
  • Graduate Diploma in Advertising Communication (AUT) - Saatchi and Saatchi Graduate of the Year
  • Bachelor of Architecture Studies (Auckland University) - Senior Prize in Architecture


Volunteer Work:

President of The Brookville Kindergarten Committee of management for 4 years.


During my time at Brookville, I helped to design and implement a 5-year strategic plan, redeveloped two significant outdoor areas, started an aftercare program, and helped us survive through a pandemic.


Prior to that, I was a member of the Management Committee of the Stonnington Toy Library.


Personal Interests:

I love cooking, architecture, cultural trends, a great movie and a good dance.



Kate Hely - for North Ward Stonnington



I acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the East Kulin Nations as the traditional owners of the land I live on. I recognise and respect the knowledge, culture and custodianship that began over 60,000 years ago and continues today.

This website is written, spoken and authorised by Kate Hely of Toorak.