Kate Smithson

Kate Smithson is an accomplished professional in the motorsport and marketing sectors, currently serving as Chief of Partnerships at Aston Martin F1 Team since January 2021, where responsibilities include delivering exceptional ROI and leading various operational teams. Prior to this role, Kate held the position of Director of Partnerships, focusing on building strong relationships with partners. Kate's extensive experience includes leadership roles such as Head of Partnership Operations at BWT Racing Point F1 Team, where responsibilities encompassed managing partnerships and overseeing events and hospitality. Earlier positions include roles at SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team, Sahara Force India Formula One Team, and client services at Osbourne Purdie/DriveSense. Kate also served as Director at Worx Bikes and held various account management and business management roles at Honda F1 Team and REED. Education was completed at Tolworth Girls School.