Kate Whatley
Kate Whatley is a highly respected leader in the roofing and built environment sector, bringing over 20 years’ experience in senior management, commercial delivery and operational leadership. Based in the UK, Kate has made a lasting impact on the industry through her tireless championing of skills, inclusion and professional standards.
A passionate advocate for education and opportunity, Kate has founded and supported numerous industry initiatives, training programmes and school outreach projects — helping to open pathways, develop talent and create a more inclusive, professional future for roofing and construction.
Kate is the founder of Raise the Roof, the UK’s leading diversity and inclusion membership for the roofing sector and Elevate Roofing Advisory, a specialist commercial roofing consultancy.
Recognised as one of the Top 100 Influential Women in Construction 2025, Kate’s career spans senior director roles across some of the UK’s leading roofing and cladding businesses, including SPV Group, Howard Evans Roofing and Cladding and SPV Special Projects — giving her an unrivalled depth of commercial, operational and technical knowledge across the sector.
A co-founder of a roofing training centre that brought over 200 new entrants into the sector, Kate continues to drive workforce development, champion diversity and raise professional standards across the industry both in the UK and internationally.
Kate's involvement
Kate is involved with a variety of industry organizations including:
