Kate Holroyd-Smith

Kate Holroyd-Smith joined the IFAC PAO Development Advisory Group in January 2025. She was nominated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). 

Mrs. Holroyd-Smith is currently the Director for International Development at the ICAEW, responsible for ICAEW’s engagement across Africa and South Asia as well as Capacity Building work globally. Prior to this role she worked in the diplomatic service with the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office, as well as an international media rights Sales Director.

She also sits on the Member Development Committee of the Confederation of Asia Pacific Accountants (CAPA).

Mrs. Holroyd-Smith has a degree in Economics from the University of Manchester.