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Kate Bourne 
Managing Director,
Speaker

Kate Bourne

Kate is the Managing Director and Owner of Redwood – the leading integrated corporate, place and political communications specialist for the real estate sector. For her clients, Kate provides strategic communications counsel to reflect top line corporate goals and business aims. Her organised and considered approach helps clients to present clear messages during challenging and changing times, supporting clients through corporate mergers, acquisitions and crisis situations. Kate also has extensive experience in developing and delivering integrated communications and stakeholder engagement strategies for large-scale regeneration projects across the country. She is adept at leading teams to execute a blend of communications tactics - from media relations and brand strategies to public consultation and political comms – ensuring opportunities and challenges are addressed with clear, consistent messaging to all relevant audiences throughout a project’s life cycle, helping to build trust, secure buy-in, and support long-term project success.

Speaking at

4/28/26 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Main Stage

Panel: Beyond the Lease: Curating Retail for Long Term Asset Performance

Retail success is no longer just about leasing space. The right brands, collaborations, and pop-ups are creating flexible, experience rich destinations. How are landlords and asset managers testing concepts, de-risking commitments and strategically curating retail to enhance asset performance?