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Australia CHRO Community
Join a powerful network of peers
Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CHROs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CHROs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.
- Boosting workforce resilience for the future of hybrid work
- Taking a dynamic approach to critical skills and competencies
- Driving consequential accountability for DE&I
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
Helen Fraser
Laing O'Rourke
General Manager, People
Benjamin Morris
Mirvac
Group General Manager, Human Resources
Michelle Phipps
VetPartners
Chief People Ofiicer
Louise Spittle
The Arnott’s Group
Chief People Officer
Duncan Thomas
Bravura Solutions
Chief People Officer
Members
Jane Adams
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Executive General Manager HR, Technology and Operations
Kate Aitken
Optus
Vice President, Human Resources
Jo Allan
carsales
Chief People Officer
Graham Almond
OceanaGold
EVP, Chief Officer People, Culture & Technology
Deena Amorelli
University of New South Wales
Chief Human Resources Officer
Gitanjali Bhalla
Seven Group Holdings
Group Executive - People, Culture & Safety
Georgia Blackburn
Qantas Airways Limited
Executive Manager People
Carla Bonev
St John of God Health Care
Group Director Workforce
Ronan Carolan
Thales Australia
VP Human Resources
Dharma Chandran
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Chief People Officer
Suzette Corr
Transurban
Group Executive People and Culture
Meaghan Davis
Ampol Australia
Chief People Officer
Ben Davis
Perenti Global Limited
Chief People Officer
Vicky Drakousis
Allianz Australia
Chief Human Resources Officer
Catherine Drury-Fox
GHD
Global Advisory and Business Services People Leader
Peitta Dyball
Yarra Trams
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 Human Resources & Safety
Joanne Fox
AGL Energy
Executive General Manager, People & Culture
Lucinda Gemmell
Airservices Australia
Chief People & Culture Officer
Tristram Gray
Kmart Australia
Chief People and Capability Officer
Lisa Green
ASX
Group Executive, Human Resources
Tim Guille
Betfair
Head of People & Culture
Trudie Harriman
Woolworths Group
People Director - Retail Ecosystem
Colleen Harris
Ramsay Health Care Limited
Group Chief People Officer
Rebecca Heredia
NBC Universal
Director, Human Resources, ANZ and International Networks & DTC, APAC
Charmaine Higgins
Ventia
Group Executive People & Capability
Steve Hill
Aware Super
Group Executive, People and Workplace
Amanda Hughes
QBE Insurance
Group Executive, People and Culture
Sally Kincaid
NBN
Chief People and Culture Officer
Amber Kristof
Vocus Communications
Head of People and Culture
Rachael Leshinsky
Miele
HR Director
Roz Lever
Asahi Beverages
Group CHRO
Penny Lovett
Invocare
Executive General Manager People and Culture
Katie McGrath
Seven West Media
Chief People and Culture Officer
Kelly McKenzie
CBH Group
Chief People Officer
Vanessa Morley
Nine Entertainment Co.
Director Human Resources
Rebecca Nash
AMP
Group Director People
Victoria Pickles
Brambles Australia
Senior Director Human Resources, Asia Pacific
Vikki Pink
Worley
Chief People Officer
Michelle Pombart
George Weston Foods
People and Performance Director
Alin Popescu
Ansell Limited
Head of Human Resources, APAC Commercial
Colin Pritchard
Ericsson Australia
Head of People - Australia and New Zealand
Alicia Purtell
Lion
People & Culture Director - Lion
Nicole Reid
Xero Limited
Chief People Officer
Madelyn Ring
Kraft Heinz Australia
Chief People Officer
Kylie Robinson
Australian Retirement Trust
General Manager – HR
Annie Schmidt
St Vincent's Health Australia
Group Chief People and Culture Officer
Anish Singh
Unilever Australia
Human Resource Director Australia & New Zealand
Kalena Smitham
Canberra Health Service
Executive Group Manager People and Culture
Christine Stasi
IAG
Group Executive, People, Performance & Reputation
Alexandra Taylor
National Australia Bank
Chief People Officer, Business & Private Bank
Louise Tebbutt
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank
Chief People Officer
Jane Thomas
APA Group
Group Executive People Safety & Culture
Jennifer Tiffin
Bunzl ANZ
Human Resources Director, APAC
Amy Walker
Visy
Chief Human Resources Officer
Kris Webb
Coles Group
Chief People Officer
Michelle Williams
The Lottery Corporation
Chief People Officer
Anna Young
Wesfarmers
General Manager, Leadership and Talent
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 Programs
IN-PERSON
19 October 2022 | an evening
Australia CHRO Inner Circle - Melbourne
Metropolis Events, Melbourne
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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VIRTUAL
3 November 2022 | 1 hour
Australia CHRO Virtual Town Hall
Evolving Talent Experience – Making Top Talent Stick
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
March 2023 | an evening
Australia CHRO Inner Circle - Sydney
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
June 2023 | 1 day
Australia CHRO Executive Summit - Sydney
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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IN-PERSON
September 2023 | an evening
Australia CHRO Inner Circle - Melbourne
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Australia CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 08/09/2022
Australia CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 10/08/2022
Australia CHRO Executive Summit - 16/06/2022
Australia CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 11/05/2022
Australia CHRO Inner Circle - Sydney - 31/03/2022
Australia CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 17/02/2022
Australia CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 23/11/2021
Australia CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 20/10/2021
Australia CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 12/10/2021
Australia CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 16/09/2021
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Content from your CHRO peers
LEADERSHIP PROFILE | SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
LEADERSHIP PROFILE | SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Transforming HR into a Strategic Partner at the Carolina Panthers
The sports industry has the stigma of being a “good old boys club,” but Kisha Smith is challenging that stereotype at the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC. Learn how she is pioneering HR in the sports industry and showing how inclusivity can drive businesses forward.
READ ARTICLEBLOG | SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The Next Big Question with Staples, JLL, Warner Music Group and Delta Air Lines
In Evanta’s The Next Big Question podcast, we ask C-level executives from the most innovative companies a pressing business question to learn how they are tackling it within their organization. Listen as executives from Staples, JLL, Warner Music Group and Delta Air Lines address the biggest question facing their role today.
VIEW POSTBLOG | SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
4 Ways CHROs Are Tackling the Talent Shortage
We asked CHROs across our Evanta communities about how they are experiencing and addressing the current talent shortage. Here are four key findings from our survey about the current talent landscape.
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