Kate Wright

Kate is currently CEO of Freeda, Jersey’s only independent domestic abuse charity. She joined Freeda in October 2024, having previously chaired the Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce, delivering 77 recommendations to Government in November 2023, all of which have been accepted by key stakeholders.

Kate is a cultural change and human resources specialist by background. She began her career at EY UK before further developing her expertise in HR, organisational development and diversity, equity and inclusion at Lloyds of London. In 2008, Kate established HR consultancy, Arbre Consulting, and worked as an independent consultant until joining Freeda.

Kate holds a number of public and voluntary roles in the Island, including: Co-Founder of the Diversity Network; Chair of the Jersey Community Relations Trust; Commissioner to the Jersey Appointments Commission; and member of the Management Committee to the Policy Centre Jersey.