Kathryn Manuel

Kathryn Manuel

Executive Manager Security Strategy & Governance
NBN Co

Kathryn Manuel is an engaging leader with extensive management capabilities developed from working in diverse industries, including banking, health, government, insurance and telecommunications.

Kathryn’s career includes security governance, cyber security consulting, critical infrastructure compliance, strategy development and strategic business planning, cyber security assurance, and managing complex projects.

Leveraging her strong foundations of risk management, governance and strategy, in 2023, Kathryn successfully completed the Australian Company Directors course. She currently works as an Executive Manager of Security Strategy & Governance for a large critical infrastructure operator.

Maximising value through partnership - Transforming customer-vendor dynamics

Steve MacDonald, Kathryn Manuel, Richard Stocks, Sean Vogelenzang & Louisa Vogelenzang
2026-10-16 10:55 am
2026-10-16 11:35 am
Room 203

Treating vendors as strategic partners rather than suppliers reshapes procurement toward mutual accountability and measurable business impact.

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Hear from the most influential leaders and experts who will discuss pressing issues and emerging trends in cyber security.

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