Catherine McKelvey
Catherine - Chief Financial Officer
Catherine joined New Zealand Oil & Gas, now Echelon, as Financial Controller in 2014 having worked in senior finance roles in Wellington for several years.
Catherine was appointed Chief Financial Officer at Echelon in 2017. With over 30 years of experience in finance and executive management, including more than a decade in the energy sector, she plays a key role in overseeing the company’s finance and business management functions.
Catherine began her career in London in the banking industry and later spent over ten years in New Zealand’s international telecommunications industry, where she gained extensive experience in multinational finance, international tax, and M&A activity. These experiences have proven valuable in her current role, where she combines global expertise with local insights.
She holds a BA (Hons) in Economics and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (ACMA, CGMA) and the Institute of Directors.