Catherine Chapman is a Senior Consultant at Hobson Leavy, New Zealand’s premier executive search firm focused exclusively on CEO, Board, and C-suite appointments. Known for her agility and deep cross-functional expertise, Catherine partners with the country’s top organizations to identify and attract transformational leadership. Her approach is characterized by a genuine passion for understanding the unique motivations of individuals and businesses, ensuring that executive placements are both technically proficient and culturally aligned. Prior to her work in executive search, Catherine built a robust foundation in human resources and talent management at global giants and leading financial institutions. At the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ), she served as a People Consultant, guiding the insurance business through a complex separation and transition to Partners Life. Her extensive seven-year tenure at Mars included roles as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner and People & Organisation Coordinator, where she led regional HR transformations, managed large-scale graduate programs, and was recognized as the "Mars New Zealand Associate and Co-pilot of the Year." Catherine holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Finance from the University of Otago, providing her with the commercial acumen and psychological insight necessary to navigate high-stakes leadership transitions in a dynamic market.