Katherine Pfahl serves as the inaugural Executive Sponsor of Encore PRIDE BRG in the APAC region, where she established the first dedicated LGBTQIA+ Business Resource Group spanning Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Fiji. As Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Encore Event Technologies, she crafted the year-round “We Are Family” strategy, featuring quarterly themes that foster visibility, allyship, education, and community engagement. Katherine’s leadership brought to life impactful initiatives such as the Encore Rainbow Soirée on Sydney Harbour and a structured Week of Allyship, designed to reach all employees, including frontline teams. She embedded inclusion into company culture through events, education, and partnerships, driving sustained change beyond one-off campaigns. A mother and advocate, Katherine’s commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion is deeply personal, inspiring workplaces where everyone can bring their whole selves and fostering a future where belonging truly changes lives.
