Catherine Fritz-Kalish AM is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Global Access Partners, an organisation that facilitates strategic discussions on Australia’s major socio-economic issues and policy reforms. Catherine is also Director of the International Centre for Democratic Partnerships (ICDP), a non-political organisation that works with local leaders to enhance Australia-Pacific relations and foster collaboration. Catherine’s prior experience includes roles at the OECD in Paris, marketing at George Weston Foods, and directorships in TCG Group. She chairs the Fritz Family Foundation and advises the Social Impact Hub. Catherine holds a B.Sc. in Psychology from UNSW and an MBA in International Marketing from UTS. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2024 for her service to the corporate sector.