Kathlyn joined Crone as Chief Operating Officer, bringing a sound business acumen and appreciation of quality design. After graduating in Architecture at Sydney University, she then worked at Foster + Partners, SOM, Allen Jack+Cottier, Building Studio and Turner while simultaneously advancing her business studies including earning her MBA. She was recently appointed as President of the NSW Australian Institute of Architects (AIA), working with industry leaders to improve the built environment.
Kathlyn’s focus in the daily effective operation of the business includes leading Crone’s growth strategy, championing and developing the Crone brand and mentoring and developing talent. Committed to expanding the success of the NSW Champions of Change program to address gender equality in the industry a program, Crone introduced the NSW Champions of Change’s Flexible Work Policy so that employees enjoy a greater work life balance, regardless of gender.