Kate Romanova
CTO, P63 (global AI driven rail)
Based in Australia · 20+ years experience
Summary
CIO 50 x 2. Success in delivering complex regulated transformations across Banking and Financial Services, and critical infrastructure.
About
I specialise in delivering complex systems in regulated environments, with prior experience at CIO and executive level across financial services, insurance, and critical infrastructure. My work has focused on large-scale modernisation and delivery under regulatory, operational, and security constraints.
My background includes board-level engagement, regulatory interaction, and execution of high-risk technology change: modernising legacy estates whilst maintaining trust, resilience, and continuity at scale.
Previously recognised as a CIO50 Award winner (2022, 2023) for enterprise technology leadership in regulated environments, with awards spanning AI/ML-driven platforms (2022) and blockchain-based systems (2023).
Skills
M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Cybersecurity, Engineering Leadership, Vendor Management, Governance & Risk, Data & AI
Regions covered
New Zealand, Asia-Pacific, Australia, Europe, South America, Middle East
Industry experience
Government, Fintech, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare
At a glance
Kate brings hands-on experience across M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Cybersecurity, Engineering Leadership, Vendor Management, Governance & Risk and 1 other areas. Available for engagements across New Zealand, Asia-Pacific, Australia, Europe, South America, Middle East. Industry experience includes Government, Fintech, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail and 1 more.
How fractional CTO engagements with Kate work
Kate works on a fractional basis — typically one to three days a week for an agreed engagement length — so you get senior technical leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Engagements commonly include technical due diligence, board reporting, engineering team leadership, technology strategy, architecture reviews, hiring support, and stepping in as interim CTO during a transition.