Kate Thomas is Executive Lead at Blackbook Executive, specialising in senior and executive appointments across Quality, NPD & Innovation, R&D, Safety & Compliance, Commercial and Strategic Marketing & Brand Leadership. Born and raised in Ireland, Kate began her recruitment career shortly after completing her BA (Hons) in Business & Commerce. Kate’s experience is truly global, having recruited leadership talent across Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. She has successfully delivered assignments spanning Marketing, Innovation, Science, Safety, Quality, R&D, Commercial, Sales, Supply Chain and Procurement, IT Project Services, and Senior Finance. This breadth of expertise provides her with a cross-functional perspective and a deep understanding of the strategic impact of leadership appointments. Renowned for her consistent, high-quality service, Kate focuses on forging long-term partnerships and ensuring each placement creates lasting value. She aligns strongly with Blackbook Executive’s values of relationship-driven recruitment and proactive engagement with top talent.