Her HR journey began as a Graduate in London, where she gained foundational experience supporting recruitment efforts for a global organisation. These early years ignited her passion for HR and laid the groundwork for a career that would see her progress into senior leadership positions.

As Group Head of People and Culture for a top-tier professional services firm, Kathryn was responsible for delivering the company’s people strategy, overseeing talent acquisition, employee engagement, leadership development, and succession planning.

In 2021, driven by a desire to provide organisations with both operational and strategic HR expertise, Kathryn founded Human Capital HR Consulting. Her consultancy enables businesses to navigate the complexities of HR with confidence, offering tailored solutions to meet their unique needs. Kathryn’s approach is evidence-based, leveraging data and best-practice frameworks to seamlessly align HR strategies with overarching business objectives.

A dedicated member of the Australian HR Institute (AHRI), Kathryn continually invests in professional development to stay at the forefront of emerging HR trends and best practices. This commitment to continuous learning enables her to provide innovative, high-impact solutions that drive business success.

Her career spans a diverse range of industries, where she has played a pivotal role in shaping high-performing workplace cultures, designing talent strategies, and driving organisational transformation.

In addition to her corporate leadership experience, Dayna has consulted extensively with small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping them build sophisticated and proactive HR models that support sustainable growth.

She partners with business leaders to embed progressive HR practices that enhance employee engagement, organisational capability, and long-term performance.

Dayna’s commitment to continuous professional development is evident in her participation in the prestigious McKinsey Executive Leaders Program, an invitation-only initiative convening senior executives from the world’s leading organisations. As a registered AHRI Professional Member, she remains at the forefront of industry advancements, ensuring her clients benefit from the latest best-practice approaches in HR.

Passionate about creating workplaces where people thrive, Dayna takes a strategic yet pragmatic approach, ensuring that HR initiatives are not just aligned with business objectives but also foster innovation, engagement, and a culture of excellence.