Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Australia CHRO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

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

CRH ANZ
Chief People Officer

Helen Fraser

Laing O'Rourke
Director, People

Benjamin Morris

Mirvac
Group General Manager, HR

Duncan Thomas

IDP Education Australia
Chief People Officer

Governing Body Members

Jane Adams

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
EGM HR

Kate Aitken

Optus
Chief People Officer

Deena Amorelli

Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Chief People Officer

Alexis Beckwith

The University of Melbourne
Chief People Officer

Gitanjali Bhalla

Seven Group Holdings
Chief People Officer

Ronán Carolan

Thales Group
VP, HR

Vincent Cosgrove

Sime Darby Berhad
General Manager, People, Culture & External Affairs

Natasha Cuthbert

Viva Energy
Group Chief People Officer

Meaghan Davis

Ampol
Chief People Officer

Belinda Farrell

Macquarie Group
Global People & Culture Director, Banking and Financial Services Group

Catherine Flynn

CSR Limited
Executive General Manager – Human Resources

Shruti Ganeriwala

Unilever
CHRO, ANZ & APAC

Lucinda Gemmell

Seven West Media Limited
Chief People & Culture Officer

Lisa Green

oOh!media
Chief People & Culture Officer

Ryan Hannelly

Johnson & Johnson
Head of HR, ANZ

Trudie Harriman

Woolworths Group
Director - Org Development & People Director, Group Capabilities

Colleen Harris

Ramsay Health Care Limited
Group Executive People & Sustainability

Rebecca Heredia

Flywire
Director & Global People Partner, APAC

Charmaine Higgins

Ventia
Group Executive People & Capability

Steve Hill

Aware Super
Group Executive, People & Workplace

Merril Hotchkin

Metricon Homes
General Manager, People, Performance & Culture

Amanda Hughes

QBE Insurance Group Ltd
Group Chief People Officer

Laura Jones

dnata
Chief People Officer

Sally Kincaid

nbn co
Chief People & Culture Officer

Ferdie Kruger

Peabody Energy
CHRO

Rachael Leshinsky

Mint Payments
Fractional CPO

Roz Lever

Asahi Beverages
Group CHRO

Penny Lovett

Arcare Aged Care
Chief People Officer

Ruth Lyall

Woodside Energy Ltd
SVP, HR

Vanessa Morley

Vocus
Chief People Officer

Rebecca Munn

Queensland Rail
Group Executive, People Safety & Sustainability

Rebecca Nash

AMP
Chief People, Sustainability & Community Officer

Rebecca Oakley

Cotton On Group
Chief People Officer

Victoria Pickles

Brambles
VP, HR, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East, Turkey, Africa & Global DEI Lead

Michelle Pombart

George Weston Foods
Director, People & Performance

Alin Popescu

Ansell
Head of HR, APAC Commercial

Peta Renkin

Bluescope Steel
Global Chief People Officer

Tom Richards

News Corp Australia
Chief People Officer

Madelyn Ring

Kraft Heinz
Chief People Officer, Australia

Sylwia Rutkowska

Lendlease
Chief People Officer, Global Development

Pritho Saxena

Amazon
Director HR - Australia, China & South East Asia

Annie Schmidt

Compass Group PLC
Chief People & Safety Officer, Australia

Anna Southcombe

ITW Construction Asia Pacific
Group HR Director, Asia Pacific

Christine Stasi

IAG
Group Executive, People, Performance & Reputation

Alexandra Taylor

Bank of Queensland
Group Executive & Chief People Officer

Jane Thomas

APA Group
Group Executive, People, Safety & Culture

Natalie Thomson

Qantas Airways Limited
Executive Manager, People

Michelle Williams

The Lottery Corporation
Chief People Officer

Kate Witenden

The Australian National University
Chief People Officer

Tracey Wood

Fonterra (Australia)
Director, People & Culture, Global Markets

Anna Young

Wesfarmers
General Manager, Leadership & Succession

Danie de Kock

Kent
Chief People Officer

Kathryn van der Merwe

Telstra Corporation
Group Executive, People, Culture & Communications

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

  1. Developing People Leaders for Critical, High-Stakes Moments
  2. Harnessing AI to Shape the New Way of Work
  3. Boosting Workforce Excellence and Resilience in Disruptive Environments

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

March 2027 | an evening

Australia CHRO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CHROs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

June 2027 | 1 day

Australia CHRO Community Executive Summit

Connect with CHRO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

Australia CHRO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CHROs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.



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