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Australia CHRO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CHROs in the Australia community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.
- Planning for and shaping the future of work
- Becoming the board's leader of human capital
- Transforming HR structure and strategy
Australia CHRO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Australia CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.
Co-Chairs
Julie Carroll
Serco Asia Pacific
Chief Human Resources Officer
Rebekah Donaldson
Qantas Airways Limited
Executive Manager, People
Michelle Phipps
QBE Insurance
General Manager HR AusPac
Louise Spittle
The Arnott’s Group
Chief People Officer
Duncan Thomas
Fujifilm Business Innovation
CHRO
Lindall West
First Sentier Investors
Chief Human Resources Officer
Members
Jane Adams
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Executive General Manager HR, Technology and Operations
Kate Aitken
SingTel Optus
Vice President, Human Resources
Jo Allan
carsales
Chief People Officer
Graham Almond
OceanaGold
Executive Vice President, Chief Officer People and Culture
Steve Arthurson
Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
General Manager People
Gitanjali Bhalla
Seven Group Holdings
Group Executive - People, Culture & Safety
Paul Birch
Transdev Australasia
Chief People & Culture, Health & Safety Officer
Johanna Birgersson
Cleanaway Waste Management Limited
Executive General Manager Human Resources
Kylie Bishop
Medibank Private Limited
Executive General Manager, People & Culture
Sue Black
Sodexo
Global HR Director, Energy and Resources
Georgia Blackburn
Qantas Airways Limited
Executive Manager People, Qantas Airlines
Carla Bonev
St John of God Health Care
Group Director Workforce
Dean Brajevic
Monadelphous Group
General Manager Human Resources
Suellen Bruce
Western Health
Executive Director People, Culture & Communications
Marieke Bruinstroop
GenesisCare
Head of People & Culture Asia-Pacific & Europe
Suzette Corr
Transurban
Group Executive People and Culture
Susan Davies
Australia Post
Executive General Manager, People & Culture
Ben Davis
Perenti Global Limited
Chief People Officer
Samara Dobbins
NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet
Chief People Officer
Vicky Drakousis
Allianz Australia
Chief Human Resources Officer
Catherine Drury-Fox
GHD Services
Global Digital People & Delivery Transformation Change Leader
Debra Eckersley
Bank of Queensland
Group Executive - People & Culture
Brigitte Fairbank
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Executive Director People
Julia Farrant
Ovato
Chief People Officer
David Fitz-Gerald
GSK ANZ
Head of HR, ANZ
Caroline Fleming
Energy Queensland
General Manager Human Resources
Catherine Flynn
CSR Limited
Executive General Manager - HR
Helen Fraser
Laing O'Rourke
General Manager, Human Capital
Lucinda Gemmell
Airservices Australia
Chief People & Culture Officer
Alicia Gleeson
Crown Resorts
Executive General Manager, Human Resources
Tristram Gray
Kmart Australia
Chief People and Capability Officer
Lisa Green
ASX
Group Executive, Human Resources
Tim Guille
Betfair
Head of People & Culture
Colleen Harris
Ramsay Health Care Limited
Group Chief People Officer
Jodie Haydon
EnergyAustralia
Chief People Officer
Rebecca Heredia
NBCUniversal
Director, Human Resources
Steve Hill
Aware Super
Group Executive, People and Workplace
Katie Hodgson
Treasury Wine Estates
Chief People Officer
Al Jury
University of Queensland
Chief Human Resources Officer
Kristie Keast
Bluescope Steel
Chief People Officer
Sally Kincaid
NBN
Chief People and Culture Officer
David Klages
Domino's Pizza
Chief People & Culture Officer
Amber Kristof
Vocus Communications
Head of People and Culture
Rachael Leshinsky
Miele
HR Director
Penny Lovett
The Salvation Army
CHRO
Jo McConnell
AusNet Services
EGM People & Safety
Katie McGrath
Seven West Media
Chief People and Culture Officer
Kelly McKenzie
CBH Group
Chief People Officer
Janelle Mellor
Cardno
Global HR Manager
Alexandre Moreau
Veolia Australia and New Zealand
Chief People & Safety Officer
Vanessa Morley
Nine Entertainment Co.
Director Human Resources
Benjamin Morris
Mirvac
Group General Manager, Human Resources
Rebecca Nash
AMP
Chief People Officer
Rebecca Oakley
Officeworks
Executive General Manager - People & Corporate Affairs
Alin Popescu
Ansell
Head of Human Resources, APAC Commercial
Adele Preston
Country Road
General Manager, People
Colin Pritchard
Ericsson
Head of People - Australia and New Zealand
Alicia Purtell
Lion
People & Culture Director - Lion
Nicole Reid
Xero Limited
Chief People Officer
Kylie Robinson
Qsuper
General Manager – HR
Mari Ruiz
Melbourne Airport
Executive People Experience
Lynnette Sarno
Macquarie Group
Global Head of Human Resources
Anish Singh
Unilever Australia
Human Resource Director Australia & New Zealand
Kalena Smitham
NSW Ambulance
Executive Director People and Culture
Christine Stasi
IAG
Group Executive, People, Performance & Reputation
Lisa Taylor
Volkswagen Group
Director of HR
Alexandra Taylor
CitiBank Australia
Managing Director, Head of Human Resources, APAC and EMEA Consumer Bank
Louise Tebbutt
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank
Chief People Officer
Jennifer Tiffin
Bunzl
Human Resources Director, APAC
Sam Toppenberg
Ventia
Group Director, People and Culture
Amy Walker
Visy
Chief Human Resources Officer
Kirsten Watson
Transport for NSW
Chief People Officer
Kris Webb
Coles Group
Chief People Officer
Michelle Williams
Tabcorp
Chief People Officer
Damian Zahra
Bunnings
General Manager Human Resources
Kathryn van der Merwe
ANZ Bank
Group Executive Talent and Culture
"It’s helpful to learn from folks who have a real diversity of challenges in front of them, and you can readily apply that within your own businesses.”
Deon MacMillan, CHRO
Ardent Mills
"I would absolutely recommend the summit for my peers who are CHROs. It's an opportunity to network that is unparalleled.”
Ruth Ferguson, SVP, CHRO
The Related Companies
“The events are top-notch with high-quality content and a professional, collegial atmosphere that enables our community's HR leaders to come together and share impactful ideas. Because of its value, I make it a priority to participate.”
Angie Freeman, CHRO
C.H. Robinson
Upcoming Events
In-person Programs
17 June 2021
Australia CHRO Inner Circle
Eleven by Rockpool Events
An evening with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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17 November 2021
Australia CHRO Executive Summit
Sofitel Wentworth Sydney
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
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Virtual Programs
18 August 2021
Australia CHRO Virtual Boardroom
Australia CHRO Virtual Boardroom
An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.
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7 September 2021
Australia CHRO Virtual Town Hall
Australia CHRO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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Content from your CHRO peers
PODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
PODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
The Next Big Question, Episode 16
Global CIO of Petcare at Mars Miao Song joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of the CIO role. She shares her thoughts on the ideal state of the role and 3 areas CIOs should focus on today. Listen to her perspective on how CIOs can drive digital transformation and innovation.
LISTEN NOWSURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
SURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
How CHROs Can Effectively Partner Across the Business in 2021
Based on our 2021 survey of more than 500 CHROs, cross-collaboration among C-suite executives is critical for success. In our annual Leadership Perspective Survey, CHROs indicated their top objectives for the year. Learn more about trends and explore opportunities for HR leaders.
SURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
SURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
The New C-Suite Imperative: Partner with Peers Across the Business
Based on Evanta’s 2021 survey, it’s clear that cross-collaboration among C-suite executives is more critical than ever. With more than 2,200 responses to Evanta’s Leadership Perspective Survey, executives indicated their top objectives for the year. Learn more about trends and explore opportunities for collaboration across the C-Suite.
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