Kate Shieh

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁?I believe lasting systems are built through trust, stewardship, and the recognition that no single sector or actor can create lasting change alone. Throughout my career, I have been drawn to work at the intersection of public policy, philanthropy, impact investing and systems change. While the contexts have evolved from government transformation and management consulting to social innovation, catalytic capital and regional ecosystem building, the underlying question has remained the same: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜-𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩?Today, I work across Asia-Pacific to bring together investors, family offices, foundations and ecosystem partners, drawing on my background in public policy and management consulting to strengthen collaboration and mobilise capital towards long-term societal outcomes. I believe capital has its greatest potential not only when it funds solutions, but when it builds trust, enables partnerships and strengthens the systems that allow those solutions to endure. Over the years, I have learned that lasting change rarely comes from a single intervention. It emerges when institutions, relationships and resources are aligned around a shared purpose. I am particularly interested in the role of stewardship, leadership and cross-sector collaboration in shaping resilient institutions and thriving communities. As the region continues to evolve, I believe we have an opportunity to develop approaches that are grounded in our own contexts while contributing to global conversations on impact, equity and resilience. Areas of interest- Stewardship, impact investing and catalytic capital- Systems change and cross-sector collaboration- Public policy and public sector transformation- Health equity, climate resilience and inclusive development- Convening communities and strengthening regional ecosystems across Asia-PacificI’m always happy to connect with people who are exploring how we can build stronger institutions, mobilise capital more effectively and create the conditions for long-term societal change.