Lewis-Smith departed BESydney in mid-2025 and brings more than 20 years of board and leadership experience across ASX-listed companies, academia, government and the not-for-profit sector.

She has served as a Business NSW state councillor since February 2025, and has expertise in global governance, commercial strategy, public policy, stakeholder engagement and international market development.

As former CEO of BESydney, Lewis-Smith GAICD led a global team across Europe, North America and Asia to attract international meetings and investment to Australia, delivering long-term economic and strategic outcomes.

She is a Fellow and Adjunct Professor at University of Technology Sydney (UTS), co-chair of the UTS Business School advisory board, and a member of Chief Executive Women’s Policy and Engagement Committee.

“We welcome Lyn to the board,” says Joseph Carrozzi AM, president, Business NSW.

“Her leadership across diverse sectors and strategic insight will be invaluable as we continue to support and advocate for the needs of our members.”

Lewis-Smith’s previous board roles include Destinations International; Committee for Sydney; Women’s Resilience Centre; National Skills Week advisory board; president of the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux; director of Business Events Council of Australia; and trustee of Parramatta Park.