Having studied medicine in London, qualifying in 2002, Kate then followed a “portfolio” medical career in the NHS including surgical, critical care and emergency medicine training before heading out to sea as a ship’s doctor. She worked on cruise ships all over the world before being appointed as medical director for Carnival UK (P&O Cruises and Cunard) in 2010. In that role, she was responsible for all aspects of medical operations, public health and occupational health.

Kate now combines consulting in leadership, management and healthcare with an NHS role as clinical director of unscheduled sare in Western Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.