Katherine McCabe serves as Practice Executive, at Northern Trust, where she leads the OCIO and Commercial Strategy for the Asset Servicing business. With more than 30 years of experience in the asset owner space, Kate brings deep industry knowledge and a proven track record of building high-impact partnerships that drive innovation and operational excellence.

Since joining Northern Trust in late 2024, Kate has played a pivotal role in reshaping the firm’s OCIO strategy, creating market-leading differentiation and unlocking new opportunities for collaboration. Her leadership has been instrumental in aligning Northern Trust’s capabilities with the evolving needs of OCIOs, enabling more efficient, client-centric solutions across the investment lifecycle.

Prior to joining Northern Trust, Kate served as Head of U.S. Asset Owner & Canadian Sales at State Street Bank & Trust Company. She also spent over 25 years at BNY Mellon in a variety of leadership roles spanning sales, strategy, and analytics, with deep expertise in performance and risk.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kate is a dedicated community advocate. She serves on the board of Women’s Money Matters; an organization focused on improving financial literacy for under-resourced women and girls. She also volunteers with Access Sports America, which empowers individuals with disabilities through high-challenge sports and fitness training.