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Date Published
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Peter McKay
Word count
539
Language
English
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None

Summary

Karyn Smith has joined Snyk as the new Chief Legal Officer, bringing her extensive experience from Twilio and Zynga to the role. She will provide indispensable legal counsel and business advice to support Snyk's growth journey. Karyn previously served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Twilio, where she successfully built a team of over 140 attorneys and supported the company's global expansion. Prior to that, she was Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Zynga and a partner at Cooley LLP. She currently serves on the Board of Halcyon and is a founding member of Chief. As part of her transition, Stephanie Dominy will take on a new role as Vice President of Legal Operations and Special Projects. Karyn's appointment aims to continue Snyk's growth and help recruit more talented female leaders in 2022 and beyond.