Katharina Surikow

Kat leads priority work across climate finance and economics, including Treasury engagement, sustainable finance reform, COP31 strategy, and tax and regulatory settings that support Australia’s energy transition.

Kat brings extensive experience in public policy, stakeholder engagement and multilateral forums, with a background in infrastructure and property. She previously served as Chief Corporate Affairs & Communications Officer and G20 Deputy at the Global Infrastructure Hub before its transition to the World Bank, and has also worked in the property sector and in Senator David Pocock’s office.