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 Arup, our guests included:
- Catherine Fitzpatrick (she/her), Chief Executive Officer, Diversity Council Australia
- Rose D’Almada-Remedios (she/her), Head of Research, Diversity Council Australia
- Abbie Wright (she/her), Equity Diversity and Inclusion Leader (APAC), Arup
- David Kon (he/him), South Australian Operations Leader, Arup
- Amanda Bald (she/her), Vice President Employee Experience, Santos
- Angela Wiggins (she/her), Chief People Officer, BAE Systems Australia
- Ashleigh Drogemuller (she/her), Head of People and Capability, ElectraNet
- Belinda Vivian (she/her), Chief People Officer, Workskil Australia
- Jackie Schlein (she/her), Head of Human Resources, Centacare Catholic Community Services
- Jade Morellato, Executive Manager, People and Culture, OARS Community Transitions
- Karen Beard (she/her), Chief Transformation Officer, Credit Union SA
- Kia Logan (she/her), Chief People Officer, SYC
- Louise Mickan (she/her), Head of People and Culture, Wine Australia
- Maddie Turner (she/her), Director, Corporate Services, Independent Commission Against Corruption
- Pauline John (she/her), General Manager People, Safety and Culture, Cancer Council SA
- Sally Nicholas (she/her), Executive Director, Workforce Development and Integrity, Department of Human Services (SA)
- Sam Bradley (she/her), Chief People Officer, SA Power Networks
The discussion covered many topics including – psychosocial safety at work, the impacts of AI, supporting leadership capability and capacity, and the importance of sustaining momentum on D&I best practices.
“Arup was delighted to host the Adelaide Chief People Officer roundtable. A collective of leaders enabling equity within their respective firms shared their challenges and successes and explored how Diversity Council Australia supports its members. No surprises that AI is a prominent topic as we look to the future of equity, fairness and belonging. As we navigate growing social unrest, rapid technological advancements and legal complexities, having networks to exchanging knowledge, encouragement, and practical solutions are even more critical.” – Abbie Wright, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Leader (APAC), Arup
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.