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Catherine Walsh

Chief People Officer

Qantas

Catherine joined the Qantas Group as Chief People Officer in February 2024.

In this role she is responsible for all aspects of the Group's Human Resources and Industrial Relations functions, with a key focus of improving relationships with its people as the company enters a period of growth.

Catherine began her career in employment law, and has accumulated more than two-decades experience leading human resources teams across large, complex organisations including PwC Australia, Spotless Group, and Australia Post.

She has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne.

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Content Marketer at Mentor Walks, Tess’s professional life is shaped by a desire to drive gender equality and build an inclusive society. Her passion and experience saw her lead the social media arm of the Teach Us Consent campaign, pulling mandatory consent education for Australian students over the line in March 2022.

She is currently completing her Bachelor of Communications (Social and Political Science) at UTS and is most energised and inspired when surrounded with powerhouse women.