Kate leads the businesses efforts with respect to defining the ecomagination product portfolio, developing strategic customer relationships and large energy and conservation demonstration projects. She represents the environmental interests of the business with respect to national and international government affairs, global research efforts, new technology commercialization, internal greenhouse gas reduction programs and the impact and implication of carbon regulation on the growth of the business. Kate holds a Bachelors degree in Finance and Economics and a Masters in Environmental Management and Policy. She has more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, communications and strategic planning.