Kate Lewis

As CFO, Kate is responsible for the financial leadership, governance and resilience that support Knights’ continued performance and growth. She provides the financial rigour and sound judgement needed to inform decision-making and maintain confidence in the long-term strength of the business.

A chartered accountant and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales since 1996, Kate brings extensive experience in audit and financial leadership. Before joining Knights, she spent more than a decade in audit, including roles at Big Four accountancy businesses, developing a detailed understanding of financial performance, risk and governance.

Since joining Knights in 2012, Kate has overseen several defining stages in the business’s development, including its corporatisation and refinancing and her knowledge of the business, together with her disciplined and pragmatic approach, makes her a trusted voice in its leadership.

Kate plays a central role in ensuring that the business maintains the financial controls, governance and reporting standards expected of a listed company. She works closely with leaders across the business to ensure that performance is understood, resources are deployed responsibly and financial discipline keeps pace with continued growth. Her detailed understanding of Knights and its development over many years provides important continuity as the business continues to evolve.

Her contribution is defined by diligence, integrity and consistency. Kate remains focused on maintaining the robust financial foundations, effective governance and commercial discipline that allow Knights to pursue opportunity with confidence.