DCA’s CPO Roundtables is an exclusive event that brings together Chief People Officers to discuss a shared vision to help build a more inclusive world and enhance diversity and inclusion across all sectors.
At this roundtable, hosted by BDO, our guests included:
- Sunita Gloster AM (she/her), Board Chair, Diversity Council Australia
- Chris Lamb (he/him), Deputy Chair, Diversity Council Australia
- Catherine Fitzpatrick (she/her), Chief Executive Officer, Diversity Council Australia
- Dr Rose D’Almada‑Remedios (she/her), Head of Research, Diversity Council Australia
- Kerry Atkinson (she/her), Chief People Officer, BDO
- Julianne Tkaczuk (she/her), Inclusive Culture Program Manager, BDO
- Carla Rabie (she/her), General Manager, People and Culture, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
- Caroline Graham (she/her), General Manager, People and Culture, Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria)
- Emma Connell (she/her), Chief People Officer, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
- Jane Betts (she/her), Chief People and Reputation Officer, Aussie Broadband
- Jenelle McMaster (she/her), Oceania Deputy CEO & People & Culture Leader, Ernst & Young
- Meegan Marshall (she/her), Chief People & Purpose Officer, Intrepid Travel
- Melissa Bagnato (she/her), HR Manager, Motorola Solutions ANZ
- Sean Curtain (he/him), Executive Director People & Culture, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
- Stephanie Watt (she/her), Chief People Officer, DuluxGroup
- Sue Black (she/her), Director of People and Culture, Korowa Anglican Girls’ School
The discussion acknowledged that, while every organisation is facing its own circumstances, many of the workplace issues – from AI and changing workforce expectations to leadership, psychological safety and capability – are common across sectors.
“The DCA Chief People Officer Roundtable highlighted that organisations accelerate progress in inclusion and diversity when we learn from each other by having open and thoughtful conversations. I left the roundtable energised by the willingness of leaders to share insights and work together with DCA to drive positive outcomes. #BDOProud to be involved and host the event in our Melbourne office.” – Kerry Atkinson, Chief People Officer, BDO Australia
If you are interested in hosting, attending or would like to find out more about our coming CPO Roundtables contact us at events@dca.org.au.