Kate Carnell is a Company Director and holds several Chair positions, including Mable, Violet, Australian Made (AMCL), and Screen Producers Australia (SPA). She is also active as the inaugural SPA Council Chair as of January, 2025. Additionally, she serves as a Board Member for the Australian Red Cross.
Previously, Carnell served as the Ombudsman for the Australian Small Business And Family Enterprise Ombudsman. She was also a Restructuring Authority from 1990–1991 and joined the Liberal Party.