Kate Bright is a keynote speaker with an extensive background in private security and a career spanning 20 years. From 2000 to 2015, she underwent training in Close Protection (body-guarding) and served as a Chief of Staff to affluent international families in London.

Subsequently, she established the highly acclaimed UMBRA International Group, a recruitment and concierge firm specializing in security. Her achievements in this field led to her nomination as a finalist for the Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year award in the 2019 Citywealth Awards.

In addition to her accomplishments in the private security sector, Kate strongly advocates gender diversity in business. She holds the esteemed title of Companion of the Institute of Leadership & Management and actively participates in the British Army Gender Advisory Council, which operates under the guidance of the Army's Gender Champion.

As of 2021, she has become a Chartered Security Professional and has been granted the status of Freeman of the City of London. Furthermore, Kate serves as a Non-Executive member of The Security Industry Authority, the regulatory body for the security industry.

Notable companies such as Hewlett Packard Enterprises, MasterCard, and Stephenson Harwood have sought Kate's expertise. By engaging with Kate, organizations can gain invaluable insights into advocating for and fostering better gender equality and diversity within their ranks, drawing from her firsthand experiences.

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