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Kathryn is one Australia’s leading PPP transaction specialists having acted on major transport, renewable energy and social infastructure PPP transactions. She brings strong capability across all procurement and contract models and full transaction lifecycle, including strategic advice, business case development, market engagement, procurement strategy, and the preparation of major transaction documentation. She has led interactive tender processes, evaluations, contract negotiations and financial close activities, working within integrated project teams to achieve successful commercial outcomes.

Kathryn’s experience combines rigorous governance, technical and commercial acumen with a practical understanding of delivering complex infrastructure programs in dynamic stakeholder environments.  

Kathryn Coutts

Executive Director
About

Kathryn is one Australia’s leading PPP transaction specialists having acted on major transport, renewable energy and social infastructure PPP transactions. She brings strong capability across all procurement and contract models and full transaction lifecycle, including strategic advice, business case development, market engagement, procurement strategy, and the preparation of major transaction documentation. She has led interactive tender processes, evaluations, contract negotiations and financial close activities, working within integrated project teams to achieve successful commercial outcomes.

Kathryn’s experience combines rigorous governance, technical and commercial acumen with a practical understanding of delivering complex infrastructure programs in dynamic stakeholder environments.  

Qualifications
  • PPP Leadership Program, University of Melbourne
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering (1st Class Hons)
Projects
  • Transaction Director — New England Renewable Energy Zone | Energy Corporation of NSW
  • Industry Engagement Lead — High Speed Rail Business Case | High Speed Rail Authority
  • Transaction Director — Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport | Sydney Metro
  • Transaction Director — Sydney Metro City & Southwest | Sydney Metro
  • Transaction Director — Western Harbour | Transport for NSW
  • Transaction Director — NSW Social & Affordable Housing Fund (Phases 1 & 2) | NSW Department of FACS
  • Transaction Manager — Sydney Metro Northwest | Sydney Metro
  • Transaction Manager — Gold Coast Rapid Transit (Stage 1) | Department of Transport and Main Roads, QLD