Kath was appointed as CEO in January 2023. She has over 20 years of experience working in the Irish Housing Association sector; leading development, property and housing teams. Prior to Fold, at Executive level in Clúid Housing, she was responsible for front-line services and working to lead the organisations strategic development and growth as well as contribute to strengthening the Housing Association sector. Kath holds a MA in Geography from Glasgow University, diplomas in Urban Development (Strathclyde University) and Property and Facilities Management (Irish Property and Facility Management Association) and an MSc in Management Practice from the Irish Management Institute and University College Cork.

Kath is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Housing, currently serving on their Ireland Board. She is also a founding member of the Construction Defects Alliance lobbying for financial redress for individuals and Housing Associations who bought defective homes that don’t meet building standards.