Kate has enjoyed senior positions within the architectural and interior design sectors and related businesses for over twenty years. She is the founder and Managing Director of Occa-Design, the award winning interior design consultancy specialising in hotels and leisure projects for global brands throughout the UK, Europe & the UAE. She is also the founder and CEO of the innovative e-commerce enterprise, Occa-Home, the UK's premier online interiors boutique. Kate is on the committee of the IDA, the UKs professional commercial interior designers association.