Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE
Women's Hockey, Olympic Gold Medalist
Kate Richardson-Walsh is the most capped female hockey player and was captain of the GB and England women's hockey teams for 13 years. She has been widely credited for helping build the incredible team ethos and commitment that drove the GB team to victory at the Rio Olympic Games.
Twice winner of Hockey Writers' Player of the Year
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Kate's international career commenced in 1999, culminating in over 370 appearances for her country. Her perseverance and leadership were pivotal in the team's journey from an 11th-place finish at the 2014 World Cup to Olympic gold in 2016. Beyond her playing career, Kate has remained actively involved in the sport. She serves as an ambassador for the Women's Sport Trust, advocating for strong female role models, and supports disability hockey through her role with Access Sport. In 2024, she took on the role of assistant coach for the Canadian women's field hockey team. Additionally, Kate has contributed her expertise as a commentator for the BBC during the Paris 2024 Olympics.
WHAT she OFFERS YOU
Kate shares her leadership expertise and her insights into team work with honesty and humour. As a female leader who reached the pinnacle of her career she also speaks passionately about equality of opportunity for women and the need for flexibility in what a leader should look and sound like.