Katharina joined the Authority in April 2021. She is a senior risk and compliance professional, with substantial experience acting as a risk subject matter expert and professional adviser. Her core areas of expertise are audit, oversight and assurance, risk management, financial crime prevention and organisational transformation. She is also Chair of Children's Hearings Scotland.
She is passionate about leading by example, facilitating meaningful organisational change and delivering a lasting positive impact for all stakeholders.
Katharina's career to date has included a number of senior risk, compliance and transformation roles in the Financial Services industry. She is an experienced management consultant, advising a wide range of UK and EU based financial institutions, including regulators.
Katharina is a non-executive member of NHS Lothian, where she is also the Whistleblowing Champion.
Register of Interests (last updated July 2026)
| Registered Interest | Description of Interest |
| Remuneration |
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| Other Roles | None |
| Contracts | None |
| Election Expenses | None |
| Houses, Land and Buildings | None relevant |
| Interests in Shares and Securities | None |
| Gifts and Hospitality | None |
| Non-Financial Interests | None |
| Close Family Members | None |