Australia CHRO Community


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Join a powerful network of C-level 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 best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

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.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Julie Carroll

Serco Asia Pacific
Chief Human Resources Officer

Helen Fraser

Laing O'Rourke
Director, People

Benjamin Morris

Mirvac
Group General Manager, Human Resources Culture & Capability

Louise Spittle

The Arnott’s Group
Chief People Officer

Duncan Thomas

Bravura Solutions
Chief People Officer

Governing Body Members

Jane Adams

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Executive General Manager Human Resources (Technology and Operations)

Kate Aitken

Optus
Vice President, Human Resources

Deena Amorelli

Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Chief People Officer

Alexis Beckwith

The University of Melbourne
Chief People Officer

Gitanjali Bhalla

Seven Group Holdings
Group Executive - People, Culture & Safety

Ronán Carolan

Thales Australia
VP Human Resources

Suzette Corr

Transurban
Group Executive People and Culture

Ben Davis

Perenti Global Limited
Chief People & Sustainability Officer / President Mining Services

Meaghan Davis

Ampol Australia
Chief People Officer

Vicky Drakousis

Allianz Australia
Chief People & Culture 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

Shruti Ganeriwala

Unilever Australia
Head of HR

Lucinda Gemmell

Seven Group Holdings
Chief People & Culture Officer

Tristram Gray

Kmart Australia
Chief People and Capability Officer

Lisa Green

oOh!media
Chief People and Culture Officer

Trudie Harriman

Woolworths Group
People Director - Retail Ecosystem

Colleen Harris

Ramsay Health Care Limited
Group Chief People Officer

Rebecca Heredia

NBCUniversal
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

Merril Hotchkin

Metricon Homes
General Manager – People, Performance and Culture (PPC)

Amanda Hughes

QBE Insurance
Group Chief People Officer

Sally Kincaid

nbn co
Chief People and Culture Officer

Amber Kristof

Vocus
Chief People Officer

Ferdie Kruger

Peabody Energy
CHRO

Rachael Leshinsky

Miele
HR Director, ANZ

Roz Lever

Asahi Beverages
Group CHRO

Penny Lovett

Invocare
Executive General Manager People and Culture

Vanessa Morley

Nine Entertainment Co.
Chief People Officer

Rebecca Nash

AMP
Chief People Officer

Rebecca Oakley

Wesfarmers Health
Chief People Officer

Victoria Pickles

Brambles
Vice President Human Resources, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East, Turkey & Africa & Global DEI Lead

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

Jamie Preston

Eli Lilly and Company
Associate Vice President HR ANZ & NAPAC

Colin Pritchard

Ericsson Australia
Head of People - Australia and New Zealand

Alicia Purtell

Lion Co
Chief People Officer

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

Compass Group Australia
Executive Director People and Safety

Christine Stasi

IAG
Group Executive, People, Performance & Reputation

Alexandra Taylor

Bank of Queensland
Group Executive, Chief People Officer

Melanie Taylor

ASSA ABLOY AB
Senior Vice President Human Resources APAC

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

Kris Webb

Coles Group
Chief People Officer

Michelle Williams

The Lottery Corporation
Chief People Officer

Anna Young

Wesfarmers
General Manager, Leadership and Succession

Damian Zahra

Bunnings Warehouse
Chief People Officer

Kathryn van der Merwe

Telstra Corporation
Group Executive People, Culture and Communications


Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.

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  2. Reshaping a Corporate Culture that Thrives in a Hybrid Environment
  3. Investing in the Right HR Technology to Drive Growth and Meet Business Expectations

Upcoming Programs


IN-PERSON

4 June 2024 | 1 day

Australia CHRO Executive Summit - Sydney

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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IN-PERSON

19 September 2024 | an evening

Australia CHRO Inner Circle - Sydney

Beta Events, Sydney

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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