Kat Cairns

Kat Cairns is the General Manager of Willowtree Planning, where she oversees operations across New South Wales and Queensland. With over 20 years of experience in business operations and leadership, Kat brings a depth of expertise across project management, operations administration, team management, and customer experience.

Her career spans roles in operations leadership, offshore resource management, SaaS environments, and employee engagement — giving her a sharp understanding of how to lead teams, streamline systems, and support sustained organisational performance.

Kat is known for her calm, people-focused leadership style and her ability to bring structure and clarity to growing environments. At Willowtree, she plays a key role in driving operational excellence, supporting the team’s performance, and ensuring the business continues to deliver high-quality, people-centred outcomes.