Interview with Kate Burleigh, Managing Director, Intel Australia New Zealand
I recently interviewed Kate Burleigh, Managing Director of Intel Australia New Zealand. Kate is one of Leaders in Heels’ key panel members in the upcoming 50|50 Future Leaders event (September 2nd, Swissotel Sydney).
Initially I was to write a quick profile piece about her career path, but what struck me was that regardless of the path she had travelled to get to where she was, underlying it all seemed to be some outstanding qualities.
Kate has a remarkable blend of confidence and determination.
Both of these qualities seem effortless, and both seem to have been pivotal in carving out her career path.
She is a confident communicator, which is something she admits she had to work on when she was starting out.
Her determination is evident in her track record of taking on and mastering new challenges.
It’s the nature of the fast-moving tech industry that has allowed Kate to work her way through various roles at Intel. The company often takes on new projects and moves in new directions. Kate has always stepped up to meet new challenges and learn unfamiliar parts of the business.
Her innate confidence and determination to grow has her perfectly positioned as a Managing Director with a deep understanding of many parts of the business. Kate is certainly suited to working in the tech-sector.
She is passionate about the future of technology. She encourages her children to not only use technology, but understand it deeply.
She is amazed at how creative kids can be with technology and encourages all ages to be fearless when it comes to trying new things.
Kate will be one of the panel members at the 50|50 Future Leaders event on September 2nd. Secure your tickets here.
What qualities do you believe you need to carve out your own career path? Share your comments below.
Sally Miles - Sally is the Women’s Editor at Leaders in Heels. She is a Sydney-based mum to two children, wife to one husband, renovator to half a house and squeezes in full-time work as a publisher amid the chaos.
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