Donna Smith, Rise - Women in Broadcast
Donna Smith
Managing Director
Rise - Women in Broadcast

Donna Smith brings over two decades of success in leading blue-chip and multi-billion dollar companies, including NBC Universal and TiVo. Renowned for her entrepreneurial spirit and strategic leadership, Donna has driven organisational and geographical growth. Her extensive experience encompasses board-level decision-making and a diverse skill set in sales, crisis management, start-ups, growth strategy, technology, leadership, fundraising, company culture, and communication.

Donna’s pragmatism, creativity, and resourcefulness have propelled businesses from concept to success. As the Managing Director of Rise, she continues to leverage her proven track record to steer the organisation toward new heights.

Donna Smith brings over two decades of success in leading blue-chip and multi-billion dollar companies, including NBC Universal and TiVo. Renowned for her entrepreneurial spirit and strategic leadership, Donna has driven organisational and geographical growth. Her extensive experience encompasses board-level decision-making and a diverse skill set in sales, crisis management, start-ups, growth strategy, technology, leadership, fundraising, company culture, and communication. Donna’s pragmatism, creativity, and resourcefulness have propelled businesses from concept to success. As the Managing Director of Rise, she continues to leverage her proven track record to steer the organisation toward new heights.