Speaker Details

Diane is an experienced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Human Resources leader. She is known for her collaborative, empathetic and humanistic approach and has successfully led transformative change, fostered high-performance teams and built inclusive workplace cultures. Diane’s international HR and DEI career experience spans a diverse range of industries including pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, IT services, communications technology, aerospace and energy.

Diane believes in the importance of a purpose driven and sustainable approach to DEI and focusses on championing cultures where people thrive. Her strengths lie in influencing change and supporting leaders to dismantle systemic barriers to progress whilst aligning strategy with the actions required for impactful delivery and sustainable results. She is also passionate about supporting refugees and asylum seekers to reestablish their lives and careers in Australia.

Diane has a Masters in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Manchester and a BA (Hons) History and Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire.