Katherine Keating

Katherine Keating

Katherine Keating
Born Australia
Nationality Australian
Education University of New South Wales
Occupation Political Advisor, Presenter, Executive Producer
Known for Daughter of Paul Keating, the 24th Prime Minister of Australia.

Katherine Keating (born September 5, 1981) is a Political Advisor, Political Activist, Presenter and Executive Producer.[1][2][3][4][5][6] She is the daughter of former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating.[1][6][7]

Katherine has been actively involved in Australia politics, working in the office of the NSW Premier, Bob Carr, from the age of 19. Since moving to New York in 2010, Katherine launched a production company; Keating Company, that produces online content, documentary and film, with a focus on social impact.[4][7] Katherine is the Executive Producer of One on One; an online interview series that discusses current affairs and is a Presenter and Producer for VICE Media.[1][2]

Katherine is a Contributing Editor to The World Post; a joint venture between The Huffington Post and the Berggruen Institute on Governance. She has conducted interviews with big thinkers like Britain's former Prime Minister; Tony Blair and Greece’s former Prime Minister George Papandreou for the World Post.[1][2][6][8]

Early life and education

Born in Australia, Katherine Keating is one of the four children of former Prime Minister of Australia; the Honourable Paul Keating and Annita van Iersel. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from the University of New South Wales majoring in Philosophy, Politics and International Relations.[6]

Professional life

Katherine Keating, affectionately known as “KK” to her friends and the Australian media, worked as a policy advisor to the Government of New South Wales, including a period in the office of former Labor Premier; Bob Carr. She actually began working in government at the age of 19.[4][7]

In 2006, Katherine founded Keating Company; a NY based Production Company that produces online content, documentary and film. She has been the Director of Keating Consulting till date. In her capacity as the director, she has advised international corporations, governments, think tanks and not-for-profit organizations.[6][7]

Katherine published a paper titled “The National Governance of the Non-Profit Sector,” which was presented and tabled to the Australian Government Senate Standing Committee on Economics: Inquiry into the Disclosure Regimes for Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations.[9] In 2006, Katherine Keating was awarded a Churchill Fellowship in recognition of her work in the not-for-profit sector.[10]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Laura, Evans (25 April 2014). "She's got her dad's contact list! Former Australian PM's daughter Katherine Keating launches online TV series and interviews Naomi Campbell and Tony Blair". Dailymail. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Daisy, Dumas (23 January 2014). "Katherine Keating to launch new media platform with Huffington Post". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  3. ↑ Carson Griffith, and Molly Fischer (7 December 2010). "Hotelier Andre Balazs, formerly linked to Uma Thurman, is dating Aussie socialite Katherine Keating". NY Daily News. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 "Katherine Keating chats to Vogue about her new TV show". news.com.au. 25 April 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  5. ↑ Sophie, Tedmanson (17 April 2014). "Katherine Keating interviews Vogue Italia's Franca Sozzani". vogue. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Sophie, Tedmanson. "Katherine Keating". Huffington Post. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 4 Michael, McKenna (2 January 2010). "Katherine Keating goes north to lobby". The Australian. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  8. ↑ Paul, Colgan (23 January 2014). "10 Things You Need To Know This Morning In Australia". Business Insider. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  9. ↑ "The National Governance of the Non-Profit Sector,” A Report for The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust of Australia By Katherine Keating 2006 Churchill Fellow" (PDF). Churchill Trust. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  10. ↑ "Winston Churchill Memorial Trust rewarding Australians Striving For Excellence". Churchill Trust. Retrieved 16 November 2015.

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