Yvette Huygen

Yvette Huygen, Strategic Communications Executive

Yvette Huygen is a strategic communications executive with deep experience leading global public relations and internal communications programs for large multi-national companies. Yvette is a trusted C-suite advisor and corporate spokesperson, and an advocate for increasing employee engagement through authentic, accessible communication.

In her recent role as Director of Worldwide PR and Internal Communications at Synopsys, Inc., Yvette served as a corporate communications leader and media expert, ensuring the company’s messages were consistently communicated around the globe to everyone from customers, investors and employees to government leaders and community members.

Yvette’s expertise in communications strategy, planning and employee engagement is coupled with a passion for building connections across cultures, countries, functions and organizations. Her love of travel brings her in regular contact with diverse cultures, providing her with a broad perspective and respect for people of all backgrounds.

Yvette serves her local community as board secretary for the Friends of the Heritage Theatre in Campbell, and formerly served on the Silicon Valley board of directors for the Women’s Initiative.