Ms Katrina Rathie has served on the Bubs Board as an independent Non-Executive Director since July 2021, before becoming Chair in April 2023. Ms Rathie is Chair of the Board and Chair of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Member of Chief Executive Women.

Ms Rathie is a well-known Chinese-Australian business leader, Non-Executive Director and distinguished lawyer, based in Sydney Australia. Ms Rathie has deep experience in law, governance, infant formula, fast moving consumer goods, consumer brands, intellectual property and international trade between Australia, China, Asia and the USA. In March 2022, Ms Rathie was appointed by the Governor-General to serve as a Non-Executive Director of multi-cultural broadcaster SBS. She has served on government, listed, private, for purpose and community boards, including serving as a Non-Executive Director of the Starlight Children’s Foundation, NSWRU/Waratah’s Rugby and pre-eminent educational institutions.

Ms Rathie had a distinguished 35-year career as a trusted advisor and partner at top tier global law firm King & Wood Mallesons, including seven years as Partner in Charge, Sydney (2014 – 2021).

To Bubs, Ms Rathie brings strong skills in governance, strategy, leadership, networks, international connections and cultural skills. As a trusted advisor to leading Fortune 500 companies, ASX listed companies and start-ups over three decades, she has deep experience in helping consumer brands grow and flourish in Australia, Asia and USA. She has lived in America and advised Australian companies on how to do business in the USA, and international companies on how to do business in Australia.

Ms Rathie was named the overall winner in the prestigious Board & Management category in AFR 100 Women of Influence Awards (2019), recognised for her outstanding contributions to leadership in the law, advancement of gender and cultural diversity across Australia and Asia. She is the NSW Patron of the Asian Australian Lawyers Association. She holds a Commerce/Law (Accounting) degree from UNSW Sydney and is admitted to practice as a solicitor in Australia and as an Attorney & Counsellor of the New York Bar.

About Katrina:

Why Bubs? As a mother of three boys, I’m passionate about all babies having the best start in life so that they can grow into happy healthy children. I feel completely aligned with Bub’s purpose of providing nutrition for a baby’s first 1,000 days of life.

What’s your go to healthy diet and lifestyle habit: I like to get outdoors to exercise at least 3 times a week before I start work. It keeps me physically and mentally alert and is a great opportunity for my puppy Scout to get out and explore.

Life outside work: I’m passionate about raising awareness for gender equality and cultural diversity, inclusion and belonging in all walks of life and dedicate a lot of time volunteering and raising money to help make a difference. I also love spending time with family and friends outdoors and over meals.