Kate Wickett

Board Chair Damien Hodgkinson (He/Him) said he was proud to announce the appointment of Kate Wickett, to the role of CEO Sydney WorldPride.

“Ms Wickett brings a range of diverse experience working across the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. She has almost two decades of experience working in a volunteer capacity to promote the local and global Pride movement.

“Ms Wickett worked tirelessly at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras to spearhead the successful bid process for Sydney WorldPride 2023. Since securing the win in 2019 she has been the Sydney WorldPride Interim CEO, leading the establishment of the organisation.

“The board was impressed by the quality of diverse applicants for the role and the breadth of the talent, an affirming recognition of the esteem in which this important LGBTQI+ festival is held.