‘‘I’ve deep experience in helping individuals, leaders, teams and organisations unleash their full potential. I’m passionate about helping leaders and teams work together, to make great decisions for the good of their people, customers and stakeholders and make a real difference.‘
Cheryl has a wealth of experience in senior management and leadership roles across multinational organisations and iconic Australian and New Zealand businesses such as BIG W, Woolworths Supermarkets, Marcs & David Lawrence, CAMILLA and Cerebos (Suntory).
As a well-respected People and Culture professional, she has an extensive background spanning retail, FMCG and manufacturing and as a consultant across a wide variety of sectors. She has been part of numerous executive teams and her commercial acumen, along with her deep people and culture experience, has positioned her as a key influencer and decision maker in business.
Known for her authentic relationship-building, boundless energy and ethical resolve, she navigates complex challenges with courage and insight. Her innovative solutions enable workforce engagement and deliver tangible business results.
As a parent and a wellness advocate Cheryl loves travel, exercise and her voluntary/not-for-profit work. Currently mentoring six young leaders, pro-bono also demonstrates her passion and support for female empowerment.
Career highlights include:
- People and Culture Director at CAMILLA during their incredible growth journey and the opening of the first boutiques in the USA.
- Group People and Communications Director at Cerebos playing the lead change role in the divestment process of the food division.
- Head of Organisation and Talent Development for the Woolworths Group (ANZ) personally delivering an innovative Leadership Development Program for the top 200 leaders across the group
- Lived and worked in Australia and South Africa
- An advocate for Women’s Community Shelter and previous member of the Paramatta Women’s Shelter Board
- A council member for Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI) NSW
