Kate Witenden
The Chief People Officer leads the People & Culture Division ensuring the delivery of optimal people solutions that align with the University鈥檚 vision and purpose. People & Culture is dedicated to setting up staff for success, empowering managers and leaders to foster a positive staff experience and driving excellence across all activities.
The People & Culture Division provides a range of operational, advisory and strategic services. These services are designed to attract, develop, and retain exceptional staff who are committed to achieving excellence and upholding the values of The Australian National University (ANU).
Kate Witenden commenced as Chief People Officer in October 2022 and is a seasoned Senior HR leader with over 25 years of professional experience across all aspects of the Human Resources life cycle. Kate brings expertise in major business transformations and a wealth of experience from corporate environment including banking and financial services, information and communications technology, corporate travel and the public sector (Commonwealth).
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