Kate Weatherly (she/her)

Education: Bachelors in Industrial and Product Design, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand; graduated in 2018. Masters in Industrial and Product Design, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand; graduated in 2021

Pre-MBA industry: Healthcare

Pre-MBA role: Product Development Engineer, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Clubs: Healthcare Club (Executive Committee – Conference Co-Lead), Out in Business Club (Executive Committee, Senior Vice President – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Expedition Club (Trek Lead: Nepal)

About me: Before starting the MBA at London Business School, I worked in medical device research and development at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare in New Zealand, working on respiratory and anaesthesia devices. Over five years, I took products from prototype to regulatory submission, clinical trials and manufacturing.

I came to London Business School to move from creating medical devices to leading businesses that shape the future of healthcare delivery globally. London offers the healthcare ecosystem and the global cohort to do that.

Outside the classroom, I chaired Fisher & Paykel’s Rainbow inclusion group, reaching 1,500+ employees. I also served on the board of Rainbow Games Tāmaki Makaurau and volunteered in a hospital emergency department.

At London Business School, I serve on the Executive Committee of the Healthcare Club, Out in Business Club and Expedition Club.

I used to race downhill mountain bikes at World Cup level. Although London has few mountains, I run, surf and ski, and I’m always up for talking about sport, food and travel. I would love to hear from you, whether you have questions about medtech, being queer in business school, moving to London or life at London Business School.

Three topics I can be approached about: Healthcare; Out in Business; studying with a partner.

Email: kweatherly.MBA@london.edu