Kate O’Connor is Executive Director and Deputy CEO of Skillset, the Sector Skills Council for the Creative Media Industries. Kate leads Skillsets policy and development work in conjunction with the industry and across UK Government and its public agencies. Kate also oversees all of the research and sector developments, identifying solutions to skill gaps and shortages.

Kate is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Board member of Capital Quality (Ltd) and represents the industry on many consultative and advisory committees.