Kerry Gaye Sanderson AO (née Smith; born 21 December 1950) is the 32nd and current Governor of Western Australia, in office from 20 October 2014. Previously a businesswoman and senior public servant, she is the first woman to hold the position.Sanderson attended Churchlands Senior High School and the University of Western Australia. She entered the public service after graduation, serving in senior positions in the Treasury and Transport Departments of the Government of Western Australia.