Kathryn Sydney-Smith
General Manager – Corporate Affairs
Kathryn Sydney-Smith is the general manager of Corporate Affairs for Yas Marina Australia located in Perth, Western Australia. Kathryn is responsible for legislative and regulatory advocacy, external and internal communications, community and stakeholder engagement and reputation.
Kathryn received her Bachelor’s degree in Science (Hons), Masters in Physical and Health Education from the University of Western Australia and Masters of Marketing from Monash University and worked in the mining and community sector before joining Yas Marina in 2011 as Community Engagement Manager based in Perth. She has since held numerous corporate affairs and commercial leadership roles of increasing responsibility in Singapore, the United States and Australia.